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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,496.60, 1,218,858.30 and 339,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,496.60, 1,218,858.30 and 339,073.44 is: 508,657.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,496.60 : 1,218,858.30 = 339,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,496.60/1,218,858.30 = 339,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,496.60x = 1,218,858.30 × 339,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,496.60x = 413,282,476,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,282,476,653.55/812,496.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,657.48

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