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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,748.32, 1,301,124.08 and 462,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,748.32, 1,301,124.08 and 462,441.52 is: 693,396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,748.32 : 1,301,124.08 = 462,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,748.32/1,301,124.08 = 462,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,748.32x = 1,301,124.08 × 462,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,748.32x = 601,693,797,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,693,797,263.80/867,748.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,396.67

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