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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,006.50, 1,294,510.65 and 466,170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,006.50, 1,294,510.65 and 466,170.49 is: 699,256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,006.50 : 1,294,510.65 = 466,170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,006.50/1,294,510.65 = 466,170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,006.50x = 1,294,510.65 × 466,170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,006.50x = 603,462,664,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,462,664,020.72/863,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,256.22

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