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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,742.28, 1,301,115.06 and 462,435.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,742.28, 1,301,115.06 and 462,435.47 is: 693,387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,742.28 : 1,301,115.06 = 462,435.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,742.28/1,301,115.06 = 462,435.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,742.28x = 1,301,115.06 × 462,435.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,742.28x = 601,681,754,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,681,754,295.18/867,742.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,387.62

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