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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,907.87, 1,219,634.01 and 265,825.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,907.87, 1,219,634.01 and 265,825.51 is: 398,827.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,907.87 : 1,219,634.01 = 265,825.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,907.87/1,219,634.01 = 265,825.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,907.87x = 1,219,634.01 × 265,825.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,907.87x = 324,209,829,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,209,829,672.51/812,907.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,827.28

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