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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,242.62, 1,301,419.19 and 468,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,242.62, 1,301,419.19 and 468,161.29 is: 702,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,242.62 : 1,301,419.19 = 468,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,242.62/1,301,419.19 = 468,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,242.62x = 1,301,419.19 × 468,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,242.62x = 609,274,086,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,274,086,821.16/867,242.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,541.68

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