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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,196.24, 1,216,962.72 and 575,113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,196.24, 1,216,962.72 and 575,113.29 is: 861,727.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,196.24 : 1,216,962.72 = 575,113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,196.24/1,216,962.72 = 575,113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,196.24x = 1,216,962.72 × 575,113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,196.24x = 699,891,433,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,891,433,706.55/812,196.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,727.01

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