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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,578, 1,212,348.48 and 335,589.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,578, 1,212,348.48 and 335,589.84 is: 503,169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,578 : 1,212,348.48 = 335,589.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,578/1,212,348.48 = 335,589.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,578x = 1,212,348.48 × 335,589.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,578x = 406,851,832,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,851,832,427.44/808,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,169.55

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