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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,546.60, 1,212,965.70 and 335,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,546.60, 1,212,965.70 and 335,279.80 is: 502,980.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,546.60 : 1,212,965.70 = 335,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,546.60/1,212,965.70 = 335,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,546.60x = 1,212,965.70 × 335,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,546.60x = 406,682,897,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,682,897,302.86/808,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,980.16

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