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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,570, 1,212,336.48 and 335,581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,570, 1,212,336.48 and 335,581.84 is: 503,157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,570 : 1,212,336.48 = 335,581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,570/1,212,336.48 = 335,581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,570x = 1,212,336.48 × 335,581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,570x = 406,838,106,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,838,106,657.52/808,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,157.56

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