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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,787.80, 1,908,681.32 and 462,980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,787.80, 1,908,681.32 and 462,980 is: 694,287.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,787.80 : 1,908,681.32 = 462,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,787.80/1,908,681.32 = 462,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,787.80x = 1,908,681.32 × 462,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,787.80x = 883,681,277,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,681,277,533.60/1,272,787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,287.99

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