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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,748.78, 1,301,124.81 and 462,441.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,748.78, 1,301,124.81 and 462,441.97 is: 693,397.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,748.78 : 1,301,124.81 = 462,441.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,748.78/1,301,124.81 = 462,441.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,748.78x = 1,301,124.81 × 462,441.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,748.78x = 601,694,720,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,694,720,352.28/867,748.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,397.37

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