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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,325, 1,821,574.98 and 466,371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,325, 1,821,574.98 and 466,371 is: 699,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,325 : 1,821,574.98 = 466,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,325/1,821,574.98 = 466,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,325x = 1,821,574.98 × 466,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,325x = 849,529,744,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,529,744,997.58/1,214,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,590.10

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