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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,894.40, 1,206,904.20 and 272,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,894.40, 1,206,904.20 and 272,141.20 is: 408,063.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,894.40 : 1,206,904.20 = 272,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,894.40/1,206,904.20 = 272,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,894.40x = 1,206,904.20 × 272,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,894.40x = 328,448,357,273.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,448,357,273.04/804,894.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,063.91

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