Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,041.84, 1,207,488.72 and 272,502
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805,041.84, 1,207,488.72 and 272,502 is: 408,727.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805,041.84 : 1,207,488.72 = 272,502 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805,041.84/1,207,488.72 = 272,502/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805,041.84x = 1,207,488.72 × 272,502 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805,041.84x = 329,043,091,177.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 329,043,091,177.44/805,041.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,727.94
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