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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,483.04, 1,218,837.99 and 339,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,483.04, 1,218,837.99 and 339,059.94 is: 508,637.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,483.04 : 1,218,837.99 = 339,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,483.04/1,218,837.99 = 339,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,483.04x = 1,218,837.99 × 339,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,483.04x = 413,259,135,759.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,259,135,759.12/812,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,637.25

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