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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,786.54, 1,221,059.51 and 435,757.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,786.54, 1,221,059.51 and 435,757.02 is: 652,235.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,786.54 : 1,221,059.51 = 435,757.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,786.54/1,221,059.51 = 435,757.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,786.54x = 1,221,059.51 × 435,757.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,786.54x = 532,085,248,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,085,248,196.59/815,786.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,235.88

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