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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,978.32, 1,213,457.76 and 209,886.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,978.32, 1,213,457.76 and 209,886.12 is: 314,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,978.32 : 1,213,457.76 = 209,886.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,978.32/1,213,457.76 = 209,886.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,978.32x = 1,213,457.76 × 209,886.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,978.32x = 254,687,941,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,687,941,030.29/808,978.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,826.66

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