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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,333, 1,821,587 and 466,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,333, 1,821,587 and 466,379 is: 699,602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,333 : 1,821,587 = 466,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,333/1,821,587 = 466,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,333x = 1,821,587 × 466,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,333x = 849,549,923,473
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,549,923,473/1,214,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,602.11

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