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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,676.56, 1,118,927.67 and 715,820

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,676.56, 1,118,927.67 and 715,820 is: 985,571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,676.56 : 1,118,927.67 = 715,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,676.56/1,118,927.67 = 715,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,676.56x = 1,118,927.67 × 715,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,676.56x = 800,950,804,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,950,804,739.40/812,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985,571.44

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