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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,429.60, 1,212,752.40 and 275,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,429.60, 1,212,752.40 and 275,816.80 is: 413,762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,429.60 : 1,212,752.40 = 275,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,429.60/1,212,752.40 = 275,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,429.60x = 1,212,752.40 × 275,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,429.60x = 334,497,486,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,497,486,160.32/808,429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,762.05

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