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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,541.70, 1,212,812.55 and 276,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,541.70, 1,212,812.55 and 276,015.30 is: 414,022.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,541.70 : 1,212,812.55 = 276,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,541.70/1,212,812.55 = 276,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,541.70x = 1,212,812.55 × 276,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,541.70x = 334,754,819,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,754,819,832.02/808,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,022.95

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