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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,440.80, 1,212,661.20 and 275,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,440.80, 1,212,661.20 and 275,979.20 is: 413,968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,440.80 : 1,212,661.20 = 275,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,440.80/1,212,661.20 = 275,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,440.80x = 1,212,661.20 × 275,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,440.80x = 334,669,267,847.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,669,267,847.04/808,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,968.80

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