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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,973.92, 1,213,924.53 and 329,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,973.92, 1,213,924.53 and 329,113.16 is: 493,858.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,973.92 : 1,213,924.53 = 329,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,973.92/1,213,924.53 = 329,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,973.92x = 1,213,924.53 × 329,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,973.92x = 399,518,537,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,518,537,594.34/808,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,858.37

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