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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,843.14, 1,206,514.24 and 271,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,843.14, 1,206,514.24 and 271,991.52 is: 407,733.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,843.14 : 1,206,514.24 = 271,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,843.14/1,206,514.24 = 271,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,843.14x = 1,206,514.24 × 271,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,843.14x = 328,161,641,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,161,641,359.27/804,843.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,733.67

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