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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,546.40, 1,211,462.24 and 333,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,546.40, 1,211,462.24 and 333,966.40 is: 501,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,546.40 : 1,211,462.24 = 333,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,546.40/1,211,462.24 = 333,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,546.40x = 1,211,462.24 × 333,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,546.40x = 404,587,683,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,587,683,028.74/807,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,008.59

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