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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,003.60, 1,218,005.40 and 251,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,003.60, 1,218,005.40 and 251,094.80 is: 376,642.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,003.60 : 1,218,005.40 = 251,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,003.60/1,218,005.40 = 251,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,003.60x = 1,218,005.40 × 251,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,003.60x = 305,834,822,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,834,822,311.92/812,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,642.20

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