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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,124.24, 1,218,435.52 and 363,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,124.24, 1,218,435.52 and 363,222.72 is: 544,945.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,124.24 : 1,218,435.52 = 363,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,124.24/1,218,435.52 = 363,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,124.24x = 1,218,435.52 × 363,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,124.24x = 442,563,463,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,563,463,719.01/812,124.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,945.52

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