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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,759.20, 1,217,065.20 and 646,871.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,759.20, 1,217,065.20 and 646,871.20 is: 968,656.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,759.20 : 1,217,065.20 = 646,871.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,759.20/1,217,065.20 = 646,871.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,759.20x = 1,217,065.20 × 646,871.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,759.20x = 787,284,426,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,284,426,402.24/812,759.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,656.43

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