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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,460.80, 1,212,691.20 and 275,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,460.80, 1,212,691.20 and 275,999.20 is: 413,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,460.80 : 1,212,691.20 = 275,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,460.80/1,212,691.20 = 275,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,460.80x = 1,212,691.20 × 275,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,460.80x = 334,701,801,047.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,701,801,047.04/808,460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,998.80

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