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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,458.20, 1,224,311.70 and 579,428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,458.20, 1,224,311.70 and 579,428.60 is: 871,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,458.20 : 1,224,311.70 = 579,428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,458.20/1,224,311.70 = 579,428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,458.20x = 1,224,311.70 × 579,428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,458.20x = 709,401,214,294.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,401,214,294.62/814,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,009.97

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