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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,627.70, 1,212,771.45 and 408,892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,627.70, 1,212,771.45 and 408,892.70 is: 613,253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,627.70 : 1,212,771.45 = 408,892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,627.70/1,212,771.45 = 408,892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,627.70x = 1,212,771.45 × 408,892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,627.70x = 495,893,392,673.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,893,392,673.42/808,627.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,253.04

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