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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,941.40, 1,206,974.70 and 272,188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,941.40, 1,206,974.70 and 272,188.20 is: 408,134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,941.40 : 1,206,974.70 = 272,188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,941.40/1,206,974.70 = 272,188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,941.40x = 1,206,974.70 × 272,188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,941.40x = 328,524,271,038.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,524,271,038.54/804,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,134.39

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