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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,198.49, 1,216,966.10 and 575,115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,198.49, 1,216,966.10 and 575,115.54 is: 861,730.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,198.49 : 1,216,966.10 = 575,115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,198.49/1,216,966.10 = 575,115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,198.49x = 1,216,966.10 × 575,115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,198.49x = 699,896,112,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,896,112,887.62/812,198.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,730.38

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