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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,172.16, 1,302,571.44 and 462,938.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,172.16, 1,302,571.44 and 462,938.16 is: 694,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,172.16 : 1,302,571.44 = 462,938.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,172.16/1,302,571.44 = 462,938.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,172.16x = 1,302,571.44 × 462,938.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,172.16x = 603,010,025,702.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,010,025,702.15/868,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,574.25

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