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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,641.05, 1,217,840.56 and 612,741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,641.05, 1,217,840.56 and 612,741.74 is: 918,267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,641.05 : 1,217,840.56 = 612,741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,641.05/1,217,840.56 = 612,741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,641.05x = 1,217,840.56 × 612,741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,641.05x = 746,221,736,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,221,736,155.92/812,641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,267.34

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