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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,579.80, 1,217,369.70 and 390,754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,579.80, 1,217,369.70 and 390,754.20 is: 586,131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,579.80 : 1,217,369.70 = 390,754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,579.80/1,217,369.70 = 390,754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,579.80x = 1,217,369.70 × 390,754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,579.80x = 475,692,323,227.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,692,323,227.74/811,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,131.30

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