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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,594.32, 1,213,012.80 and 261,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,594.32, 1,213,012.80 and 261,304.32 is: 391,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,594.32 : 1,213,012.80 = 261,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,594.32/1,213,012.80 = 261,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,594.32x = 1,213,012.80 × 261,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,594.32x = 316,965,484,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,965,484,855.30/808,594.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,995.69

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