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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,421.16, 1,218,880.86 and 363,519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,421.16, 1,218,880.86 and 363,519.88 is: 545,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,421.16 : 1,218,880.86 = 363,519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,421.16/1,218,880.86 = 363,519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,421.16x = 1,218,880.86 × 363,519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,421.16x = 443,087,423,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,087,423,961.50/812,421.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,391.29

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