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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,280.96, 1,219,208.76 and 391,852.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,280.96, 1,219,208.76 and 391,852.08 is: 588,157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,280.96 : 1,219,208.76 = 391,852.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,280.96/1,219,208.76 = 391,852.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,280.96x = 1,219,208.76 × 391,852.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,280.96x = 477,749,488,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,749,488,560.22/812,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,157.93

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