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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362,592.82, 2,044,205.85 and 464,042.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362,592.82, 2,044,205.85 and 464,042.36 is: 696,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362,592.82 : 2,044,205.85 = 464,042.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362,592.82/2,044,205.85 = 464,042.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362,592.82x = 2,044,205.85 × 464,042.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362,592.82x = 948,598,096,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,598,096,738.78/1,362,592.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,171.36

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