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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,104, 1,212,162.08 and 358,704.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,104, 1,212,162.08 and 358,704.06 is: 538,058.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,104 : 1,212,162.08 = 358,704.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,104/1,212,162.08 = 358,704.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,104x = 1,212,162.08 × 358,704.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,104x = 434,807,457,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,807,457,680.53/808,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,058.79

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