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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,840.72, 1,214,317.26 and 526,196.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,840.72, 1,214,317.26 and 526,196.10 is: 786,093.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,840.72 : 1,214,317.26 = 526,196.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,840.72/1,214,317.26 = 526,196.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,840.72x = 1,214,317.26 × 526,196.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,840.72x = 638,969,001,618.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,969,001,618.59/812,840.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,093.74

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