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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,439.24, 1,209,065.94 and 273,817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,439.24, 1,209,065.94 and 273,817.26 is: 410,524.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,439.24 : 1,209,065.94 = 273,817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,439.24/1,209,065.94 = 273,817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,439.24x = 1,209,065.94 × 273,817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,439.24x = 331,063,122,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,063,122,850.12/806,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,524.57

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