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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,257.37, 1,301,441.31 and 468,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,257.37, 1,301,441.31 and 468,176.04 is: 702,563.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,257.37 : 1,301,441.31 = 468,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,257.37/1,301,441.31 = 468,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,257.37x = 1,301,441.31 × 468,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,257.37x = 609,303,638,808.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,303,638,808.21/867,257.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,563.81

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