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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,297.80, 1,217,690.70 and 412,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,297.80, 1,217,690.70 and 412,216.20 is: 618,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,297.80 : 1,217,690.70 = 412,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,297.80/1,217,690.70 = 412,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,297.80x = 1,217,690.70 × 412,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,297.80x = 501,951,833,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,951,833,129.34/811,297.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,702.32

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