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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,735.80, 1,207,103.70 and 272,274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,735.80, 1,207,103.70 and 272,274.20 is: 408,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,735.80 : 1,207,103.70 = 272,274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,735.80/1,207,103.70 = 272,274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,735.80x = 1,207,103.70 × 272,274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,735.80x = 328,663,194,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,663,194,234.54/804,735.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,411.30

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