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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,440.28, 1,217,864.98 and 339,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,440.28, 1,217,864.98 and 339,260.96 is: 508,559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,440.28 : 1,217,864.98 = 339,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,440.28/1,217,864.98 = 339,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,440.28x = 1,217,864.98 × 339,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,440.28x = 413,174,042,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,174,042,265.18/812,440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,559.28

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