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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,002.93, 1,207,722.18 and 272,524.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,002.93, 1,207,722.18 and 272,524.02 is: 408,859.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,002.93 : 1,207,722.18 = 272,524.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,002.93/1,207,722.18 = 272,524.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,002.93x = 1,207,722.18 × 272,524.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,002.93x = 329,133,303,536.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,133,303,536.76/805,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,859.76

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