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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,423.41, 1,212,641.24 and 359,023.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,423.41, 1,212,641.24 and 359,023.62 is: 538,538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,423.41 : 1,212,641.24 = 359,023.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,423.41/1,212,641.24 = 359,023.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,423.41x = 1,212,641.24 × 359,023.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,423.41x = 435,366,845,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,366,845,950.97/808,423.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,538.15

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