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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,736.53, 1,301,106.44 and 462,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,736.53, 1,301,106.44 and 462,429.74 is: 693,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,736.53 : 1,301,106.44 = 462,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,736.53/1,301,106.44 = 462,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,736.53x = 1,301,106.44 × 462,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,736.53x = 601,670,317,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,670,317,170.37/867,736.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,379.03

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