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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,785.40, 1,211,580.90 and 334,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,785.40, 1,211,580.90 and 334,421.40 is: 501,591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,785.40 : 1,211,580.90 = 334,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,785.40/1,211,580.90 = 334,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,785.40x = 1,211,580.90 × 334,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,785.40x = 405,178,580,791.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,178,580,791.26/807,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,591.86

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