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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,543.80, 1,206,459.30 and 271,920.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,543.80, 1,206,459.30 and 271,920.20 is: 407,759.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,543.80 : 1,206,459.30 = 271,920.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,543.80/1,206,459.30 = 271,920.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,543.80x = 1,206,459.30 × 271,920.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,543.80x = 328,060,654,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,060,654,147.86/804,543.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,759.84

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