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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,437.40, 1,295,003.70 and 464,945.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,437.40, 1,295,003.70 and 464,945.40 is: 696,529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,437.40 : 1,295,003.70 = 464,945.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,437.40/1,295,003.70 = 464,945.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,437.40x = 1,295,003.70 × 464,945.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,437.40x = 602,106,013,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,106,013,297.98/864,437.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,529.34

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