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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,701.70, 1,301,552.55 and 563,271.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,701.70, 1,301,552.55 and 563,271.30 is: 844,906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,701.70 : 1,301,552.55 = 563,271.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,701.70/1,301,552.55 = 563,271.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,701.70x = 1,301,552.55 × 563,271.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,701.70x = 733,127,196,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,127,196,856.82/867,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,906.95

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