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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,533.80, 1,206,444.30 and 271,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,533.80, 1,206,444.30 and 271,910.20 is: 407,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,533.80 : 1,206,444.30 = 271,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,533.80/1,206,444.30 = 271,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,533.80x = 1,206,444.30 × 271,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,533.80x = 328,044,510,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,044,510,901.86/804,533.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,744.85

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