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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,739.80, 1,207,109.70 and 272,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,739.80, 1,207,109.70 and 272,278.20 is: 408,417.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,739.80 : 1,207,109.70 = 272,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,739.80/1,207,109.70 = 272,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,739.80x = 1,207,109.70 × 272,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,739.80x = 328,669,656,318.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,669,656,318.54/804,739.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,417.30

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