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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,843.84, 1,206,515.34 and 271,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,843.84, 1,206,515.34 and 271,992.24 is: 407,734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,843.84 : 1,206,515.34 = 271,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,843.84/1,206,515.34 = 271,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,843.84x = 1,206,515.34 × 271,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,843.84x = 328,162,809,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,162,809,920.96/804,843.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,734.76

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