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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,398.40, 1,218,807.84 and 475,723.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,398.40, 1,218,807.84 and 475,723.52 is: 713,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,398.40 : 1,218,807.84 = 475,723.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,398.40/1,218,807.84 = 475,723.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,398.40x = 1,218,807.84 × 475,723.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,398.40x = 579,815,555,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,815,555,848.40/812,398.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,708.39

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