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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,538.80, 1,206,451.80 and 271,915.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,538.80, 1,206,451.80 and 271,915.20 is: 407,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,538.80 : 1,206,451.80 = 271,915.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,538.80/1,206,451.80 = 271,915.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,538.80x = 1,206,451.80 × 271,915.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,538.80x = 328,052,582,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,052,582,487.36/804,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,752.35

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