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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,393.84, 1,206,594.24 and 271,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,393.84, 1,206,594.24 and 271,917.60 is: 407,877.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,393.84 : 1,206,594.24 = 271,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,393.84/1,206,594.24 = 271,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,393.84x = 1,206,594.24 × 271,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,393.84x = 328,094,209,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,094,209,914.62/804,393.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,877.58

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