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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,028.60, 1,218,042.90 and 251,119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,028.60, 1,218,042.90 and 251,119.80 is: 376,679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,028.60 : 1,218,042.90 = 251,119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,028.60/1,218,042.90 = 251,119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,028.60x = 1,218,042.90 × 251,119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,028.60x = 305,874,689,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,874,689,439.42/812,028.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,679.70

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