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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467,063.98, 2,200,359.92 and 401,857.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467,063.98, 2,200,359.92 and 401,857.01 is: 602,720.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467,063.98 : 2,200,359.92 = 401,857.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467,063.98/2,200,359.92 = 401,857.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467,063.98x = 2,200,359.92 × 401,857.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467,063.98x = 884,230,056,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,230,056,365.75/1,467,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,720.86

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