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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,049.60, 1,212,074.40 and 276,171.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,049.60, 1,212,074.40 and 276,171.20 is: 414,256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,049.60 : 1,212,074.40 = 276,171.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,049.60/1,212,074.40 = 276,171.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,049.60x = 1,212,074.40 × 276,171.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,049.60x = 334,740,041,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,740,041,537.28/808,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,256.80

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