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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,002.94, 1,217,450.82 and 411,872.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,002.94, 1,217,450.82 and 411,872.15 is: 617,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,002.94 : 1,217,450.82 = 411,872.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,002.94/1,217,450.82 = 411,872.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,002.94x = 1,217,450.82 × 411,872.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,002.94x = 501,434,086,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,434,086,752.66/812,002.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,527.43

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