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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,626.62, 1,300,501.26 and 467,542.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,626.62, 1,300,501.26 and 467,542.86 is: 701,617.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,626.62 : 1,300,501.26 = 467,542.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,626.62/1,300,501.26 = 467,542.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,626.62x = 1,300,501.26 × 467,542.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,626.62x = 608,040,078,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,040,078,534.00/866,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,617.13

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