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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805,446.81, 1,207,415.70 and 272,594.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805,446.81, 1,207,415.70 and 272,594.79 is: 408,636.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805,446.81 : 1,207,415.70 = 272,594.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805,446.81/1,207,415.70 = 272,594.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805,446.81x = 1,207,415.70 × 272,594.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805,446.81x = 329,135,229,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,135,229,184.20/805,446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,636.83

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