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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,386.20, 1,212,579.30 and 275,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,386.20, 1,212,579.30 and 275,730.20 is: 413,595.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,386.20 : 1,212,579.30 = 275,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,386.20/1,212,579.30 = 275,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,386.20x = 1,212,579.30 × 275,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,386.20x = 334,344,732,904.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,344,732,904.86/808,386.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,595.30

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