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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,485.54, 1,218,841.74 and 339,062.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,485.54, 1,218,841.74 and 339,062.44 is: 508,641.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,485.54 : 1,218,841.74 = 339,062.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,485.54/1,218,841.74 = 339,062.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,485.54x = 1,218,841.74 × 339,062.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,485.54x = 413,263,454,338.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,263,454,338.25/812,485.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,641.00

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