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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,244, 1,218,792.24 and 332,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,244, 1,218,792.24 and 332,827.68 is: 499,416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,244 : 1,218,792.24 = 332,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,244/1,218,792.24 = 332,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,244x = 1,218,792.24 × 332,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,244x = 405,647,793,641.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,647,793,641.20/812,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,416.18

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