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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,549.16, 1,206,979.26 and 272,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,549.16, 1,206,979.26 and 272,156.68 is: 408,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,549.16 : 1,206,979.26 = 272,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,549.16/1,206,979.26 = 272,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,549.16x = 1,206,979.26 × 272,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,549.16x = 328,487,468,230.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,487,468,230.46/804,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,287.63

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