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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,441.27, 1,217,866.48 and 339,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,441.27, 1,217,866.48 and 339,261.95 is: 508,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,441.27 : 1,217,866.48 = 339,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,441.27/1,217,866.48 = 339,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,441.27x = 1,217,866.48 × 339,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,441.27x = 413,175,756,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,175,756,844.44/812,441.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,560.77

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