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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,605.96, 1,219,229.70 and 251,684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,605.96, 1,219,229.70 and 251,684.20 is: 377,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,605.96 : 1,219,229.70 = 251,684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,605.96/1,219,229.70 = 251,684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,605.96x = 1,219,229.70 × 251,684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,605.96x = 306,860,851,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,860,851,660.74/812,605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,625.65

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