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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,439.23, 1,212,451.99 and 239,687.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,439.23, 1,212,451.99 and 239,687.33 is: 359,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,439.23 : 1,212,451.99 = 239,687.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,439.23/1,212,451.99 = 239,687.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,439.23x = 1,212,451.99 × 239,687.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,439.23x = 290,609,380,236.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,609,380,236.29/808,439.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,469.67

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