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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,536.80, 1,206,448.80 and 271,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,536.80, 1,206,448.80 and 271,913.20 is: 407,749.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,536.80 : 1,206,448.80 = 271,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,536.80/1,206,448.80 = 271,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,536.80x = 1,206,448.80 × 271,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,536.80x = 328,049,353,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,049,353,844.16/804,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,749.35

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