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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,501.54, 1,211,439.78 and 275,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,501.54, 1,211,439.78 and 275,027.16 is: 412,604.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,501.54 : 1,211,439.78 = 275,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,501.54/1,211,439.78 = 275,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,501.54x = 1,211,439.78 × 275,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,501.54x = 333,178,842,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,178,842,204.43/807,501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,604.59

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