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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,114.79, 1,217,751.67 and 432,933.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,114.79, 1,217,751.67 and 432,933.68 is: 649,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,114.79 : 1,217,751.67 = 432,933.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,114.79/1,217,751.67 = 432,933.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,114.79x = 1,217,751.67 × 432,933.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,114.79x = 527,205,708,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,205,708,554.94/812,114.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,176.34

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