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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,531.20, 1,212,796.80 and 275,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,531.20, 1,212,796.80 and 275,972.40 is: 413,958.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,531.20 : 1,212,796.80 = 275,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,531.20/1,212,796.80 = 275,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,531.20x = 1,212,796.80 × 275,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,531.20x = 334,698,443,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,698,443,608.32/808,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,958.60

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