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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,258.37, 1,301,442.81 and 468,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,258.37, 1,301,442.81 and 468,177.04 is: 702,565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,258.37 : 1,301,442.81 = 468,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,258.37/1,301,442.81 = 468,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,258.37x = 1,301,442.81 × 468,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,258.37x = 609,305,642,515.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,305,642,515.08/867,258.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,565.31

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