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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,654.32, 1,209,981.87 and 332,818.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,654.32, 1,209,981.87 and 332,818.90 is: 499,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,654.32 : 1,209,981.87 = 332,818.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,654.32/1,209,981.87 = 332,818.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,654.32x = 1,209,981.87 × 332,818.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,654.32x = 402,704,834,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,704,834,993.34/806,654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,228.51

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