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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,731.20, 1,213,096.80 and 310,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,731.20, 1,213,096.80 and 310,095.20 is: 465,142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,731.20 : 1,213,096.80 = 310,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,731.20/1,213,096.80 = 310,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,731.20x = 1,213,096.80 × 310,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,731.20x = 376,175,494,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,175,494,815.36/808,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,142.80

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