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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,385.20, 1,212,244.17 and 275,949.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,385.20, 1,212,244.17 and 275,949.16 is: 413,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,385.20 : 1,212,244.17 = 275,949.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,385.20/1,212,244.17 = 275,949.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,385.20x = 1,212,244.17 × 275,949.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,385.20x = 334,517,760,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,517,760,426.40/808,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,809.85

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