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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,429.80, 1,212,644.70 and 275,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,429.80, 1,212,644.70 and 275,968.20 is: 413,952.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,429.80 : 1,212,644.70 = 275,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,429.80/1,212,644.70 = 275,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,429.80x = 1,212,644.70 × 275,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,429.80x = 334,651,375,098.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,651,375,098.54/808,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,952.30

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