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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,550.30, 1,206,469.05 and 271,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,550.30, 1,206,469.05 and 271,926.70 is: 407,769.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,550.30 : 1,206,469.05 = 271,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,550.30/1,206,469.05 = 271,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,550.30x = 1,206,469.05 × 271,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,550.30x = 328,071,147,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,071,147,418.64/804,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,769.59

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