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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,482.54, 1,218,837.24 and 339,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,482.54, 1,218,837.24 and 339,059.44 is: 508,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,482.54 : 1,218,837.24 = 339,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,482.54/1,218,837.24 = 339,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,482.54x = 1,218,837.24 × 339,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,482.54x = 413,258,272,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,258,272,045.55/812,482.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,636.50

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