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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,212.20, 1,212,318.30 and 493,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,212.20, 1,212,318.30 and 493,284.20 is: 739,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,212.20 : 1,212,318.30 = 493,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,212.20/1,212,318.30 = 493,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,212.20x = 1,212,318.30 × 493,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,212.20x = 598,017,462,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,017,462,760.86/808,212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,926.30

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