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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,228.62, 1,207,092.06 and 272,378.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,228.62, 1,207,092.06 and 272,378.85 is: 408,314.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,228.62 : 1,207,092.06 = 272,378.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,228.62/1,207,092.06 = 272,378.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,228.62x = 1,207,092.06 × 272,378.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,228.62x = 328,786,347,146.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,786,347,146.93/805,228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,314.28

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