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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,224.75, 1,212,343.20 and 358,824.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,224.75, 1,212,343.20 and 358,824.60 is: 538,239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,224.75 : 1,212,343.20 = 358,824.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,224.75/1,212,343.20 = 358,824.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,224.75x = 1,212,343.20 × 358,824.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,224.75x = 435,018,563,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,018,563,802.72/808,224.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,239.60

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