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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,848.38, 1,219,076.49 and 339,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,848.38, 1,219,076.49 and 339,277.02 is: 508,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,848.38 : 1,219,076.49 = 339,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,848.38/1,219,076.49 = 339,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,848.38x = 1,219,076.49 × 339,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,848.38x = 413,604,638,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,604,638,679.26/812,848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,833.69

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