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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,447.02, 1,217,875.08 and 339,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,447.02, 1,217,875.08 and 339,267.70 is: 508,569.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,447.02 : 1,217,875.08 = 339,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,447.02/1,217,875.08 = 339,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,447.02x = 1,217,875.08 × 339,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,447.02x = 413,185,677,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,185,677,278.92/812,447.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,569.38

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