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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,004.68, 1,217,453.42 and 411,873.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,004.68, 1,217,453.42 and 411,873.89 is: 617,530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,004.68 : 1,217,453.42 = 411,873.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,004.68/1,217,453.42 = 411,873.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,004.68x = 1,217,453.42 × 411,873.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,004.68x = 501,437,275,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,437,275,989.20/812,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,530.03

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