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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,824.84, 1,206,486.84 and 271,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,824.84, 1,206,486.84 and 271,973.22 is: 407,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,824.84 : 1,206,486.84 = 271,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,824.84/1,206,486.84 = 271,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,824.84x = 1,206,486.84 × 271,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,824.84x = 328,132,110,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,132,110,762.43/804,824.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,706.24

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