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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,108.61, 1,217,477.95 and 511,927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,108.61, 1,217,477.95 and 511,927.67 is: 767,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,108.61 : 1,217,477.95 = 511,927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,108.61/1,217,477.95 = 511,927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,108.61x = 1,217,477.95 × 511,927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,108.61x = 623,260,650,219.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,260,650,219.88/812,108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,459.72

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