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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,864.40, 1,206,859.20 and 272,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,864.40, 1,206,859.20 and 272,111.20 is: 408,018.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,864.40 : 1,206,859.20 = 272,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,864.40/1,206,859.20 = 272,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,864.40x = 1,206,859.20 × 272,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,864.40x = 328,399,905,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,399,905,143.04/804,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,018.92

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