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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,836.34, 1,206,504.09 and 271,984.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,836.34, 1,206,504.09 and 271,984.74 is: 407,723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,836.34 : 1,206,504.09 = 271,984.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,836.34/1,206,504.09 = 271,984.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,836.34x = 1,206,504.09 × 271,984.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,836.34x = 328,150,701,227.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,150,701,227.59/804,836.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,723.51

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