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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,741, 1,207,260.18 and 265,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,741, 1,207,260.18 and 265,027.56 is: 397,590.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,741 : 1,207,260.18 = 265,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,741/1,207,260.18 = 265,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,741x = 1,207,260.18 × 265,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,741x = 319,957,219,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,957,219,790.56/804,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,590.31

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