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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,526.80, 1,206,433.80 and 271,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,526.80, 1,206,433.80 and 271,903.20 is: 407,734.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,526.80 : 1,206,433.80 = 271,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,526.80/1,206,433.80 = 271,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,526.80x = 1,206,433.80 × 271,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,526.80x = 328,033,210,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,033,210,808.16/804,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,734.35

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