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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,763.94, 1,217,285.96 and 432,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,763.94, 1,217,285.96 and 432,614 is: 648,729.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,763.94 : 1,217,285.96 = 432,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,763.94/1,217,285.96 = 432,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,763.94x = 1,217,285.96 × 432,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,763.94x = 526,614,948,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,614,948,299.44/811,763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,729.17

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