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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,650.58, 1,212,847.33 and 268,861.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,650.58, 1,212,847.33 and 268,861.96 is: 403,250.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,650.58 : 1,212,847.33 = 268,861.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,650.58/1,212,847.33 = 268,861.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,650.58x = 1,212,847.33 × 268,861.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,650.58x = 326,088,510,324.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,088,510,324.57/808,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,250.20

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