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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810,912.74, 1,215,188.12 and 389,696.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810,912.74, 1,215,188.12 and 389,696.54 is: 583,977.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810,912.74 : 1,215,188.12 = 389,696.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810,912.74/1,215,188.12 = 389,696.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810,912.74x = 1,215,188.12 × 389,696.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810,912.74x = 473,554,600,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,554,600,711.41/810,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,977.26

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