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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,733.80, 1,207,100.70 and 272,272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,733.80, 1,207,100.70 and 272,272.20 is: 408,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,733.80 : 1,207,100.70 = 272,272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,733.80/1,207,100.70 = 272,272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,733.80x = 1,207,100.70 × 272,272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,733.80x = 328,659,963,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,659,963,210.54/804,733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,408.30

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