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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,114.20, 1,218,171.30 and 391,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,114.20, 1,218,171.30 and 391,432.60 is: 587,148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,114.20 : 1,218,171.30 = 391,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,114.20/1,218,171.30 = 391,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,114.20x = 1,218,171.30 × 391,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,114.20x = 476,831,959,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,831,959,204.38/812,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,148.90

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