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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810,421.74, 1,215,684.45 and 311,785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810,421.74, 1,215,684.45 and 311,785.74 is: 467,698.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810,421.74 : 1,215,684.45 = 311,785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810,421.74/1,215,684.45 = 311,785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810,421.74x = 1,215,684.45 × 311,785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810,421.74x = 379,033,075,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,033,075,849.74/810,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,698.55

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