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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,877.70, 1,221,332.40 and 415,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,877.70, 1,221,332.40 and 415,312.80 is: 622,467.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,877.70 : 1,221,332.40 = 415,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,877.70/1,221,332.40 = 415,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,877.70x = 1,221,332.40 × 415,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,877.70x = 507,234,978,774.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,234,978,774.72/814,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622,467.62

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