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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,121.69, 1,212,188.59 and 358,721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,121.69, 1,212,188.59 and 358,721.74 is: 538,085.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,121.69 : 1,212,188.59 = 358,721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,121.69/1,212,188.59 = 358,721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,121.69x = 1,212,188.59 × 358,721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,121.69x = 434,838,402,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,838,402,176.59/808,121.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,085.30

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