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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,231.20, 2,041,846.80 and 462,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361,231.20, 2,041,846.80 and 462,908.80 is: 694,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361,231.20 : 2,041,846.80 = 462,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361,231.20/2,041,846.80 = 462,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361,231.20x = 2,041,846.80 × 462,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361,231.20x = 945,188,851,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,188,851,971.84/1,361,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,363.20

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