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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809,196.40, 1,214,485.80 and 360,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809,196.40, 1,214,485.80 and 360,607.60 is: 541,219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809,196.40 : 1,214,485.80 = 360,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809,196.40/1,214,485.80 = 360,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809,196.40x = 1,214,485.80 × 360,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809,196.40x = 437,952,809,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,952,809,572.08/809,196.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,219.42

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