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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,197.99, 1,216,965.34 and 575,115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,197.99, 1,216,965.34 and 575,115.04 is: 861,729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,197.99 : 1,216,965.34 = 575,115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,197.99/1,216,965.34 = 575,115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,197.99x = 1,216,965.34 × 575,115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,197.99x = 699,895,070,192.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,895,070,192.71/812,197.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,729.63

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