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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,537.08, 1,206,936.30 and 272,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,537.08, 1,206,936.30 and 272,090.60 is: 408,180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,537.08 : 1,206,936.30 = 272,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,537.08/1,206,936.30 = 272,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,537.08x = 1,206,936.30 × 272,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,537.08x = 328,396,022,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,396,022,028.78/804,537.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,180.10

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