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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,476.51, 1,218,258.91 and 556,598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,476.51, 1,218,258.91 and 556,598.19 is: 834,585.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,476.51 : 1,218,258.91 = 556,598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,476.51/1,218,258.91 = 556,598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,476.51x = 1,218,258.91 × 556,598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,476.51x = 678,080,709,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,080,709,521.59/812,476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,585.00

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