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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,744.28, 1,301,118.04 and 462,437.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,744.28, 1,301,118.04 and 462,437.48 is: 693,390.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,744.28 : 1,301,118.04 = 462,437.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,744.28/1,301,118.04 = 462,437.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,744.28x = 1,301,118.04 × 462,437.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,744.28x = 601,685,747,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,685,747,600.14/867,744.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,390.62

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