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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,746.80, 1,207,120.20 and 272,285.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,746.80, 1,207,120.20 and 272,285.20 is: 408,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,746.80 : 1,207,120.20 = 272,285.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,746.80/1,207,120.20 = 272,285.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,746.80x = 1,207,120.20 × 272,285.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,746.80x = 328,680,965,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,680,965,081.04/804,746.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,427.80

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