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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,005.60, 1,218,008.40 and 251,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,005.60, 1,218,008.40 and 251,096.80 is: 376,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,005.60 : 1,218,008.40 = 251,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,005.60/1,218,008.40 = 251,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,005.60x = 1,218,008.40 × 251,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,005.60x = 305,838,011,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,838,011,613.12/812,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,645.20

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