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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,059, 1,216,855.05 and 331,690.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,059, 1,216,855.05 and 331,690.05 is: 497,644.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,059 : 1,216,855.05 = 331,690.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,059/1,216,855.05 = 331,690.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,059x = 1,216,855.05 × 331,690.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,059x = 403,618,712,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,618,712,377.25/811,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,644.08

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