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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,164.76, 1,217,837.06 and 475,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,164.76, 1,217,837.06 and 475,306.62 is: 712,719.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,164.76 : 1,217,837.06 = 475,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,164.76/1,217,837.06 = 475,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,164.76x = 1,217,837.06 × 475,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,164.76x = 578,846,016,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,846,016,699.34/812,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,719.94

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