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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,117.20, 1,218,175.80 and 391,435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,117.20, 1,218,175.80 and 391,435.60 is: 587,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,117.20 : 1,218,175.80 = 391,435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,117.20/1,218,175.80 = 391,435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,117.20x = 1,218,175.80 × 391,435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,117.20x = 476,837,375,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,837,375,178.48/812,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,153.40

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