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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,004.20, 1,207,724.07 and 272,525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,004.20, 1,207,724.07 and 272,525.27 is: 408,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,004.20 : 1,207,724.07 = 272,525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,004.20/1,207,724.07 = 272,525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,004.20x = 1,207,724.07 × 272,525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,004.20x = 329,135,328,262.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,135,328,262.25/805,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,861.63

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