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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,569.80, 1,206,498.30 and 271,946.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,569.80, 1,206,498.30 and 271,946.20 is: 407,798.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,569.80 : 1,206,498.30 = 271,946.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,569.80/1,206,498.30 = 271,946.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,569.80x = 1,206,498.30 × 271,946.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,569.80x = 328,102,627,991.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,102,627,991.46/804,569.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,798.84

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