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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,837.34, 1,206,505.59 and 271,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,837.34, 1,206,505.59 and 271,985.74 is: 407,725.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,837.34 : 1,206,505.59 = 271,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,837.34/1,206,505.59 = 271,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,837.34x = 1,206,505.59 × 271,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,837.34x = 328,152,315,710.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,152,315,710.29/804,837.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,725.01

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