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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,913.51, 1,301,673.46 and 412,855.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,913.51, 1,301,673.46 and 412,855.73 is: 618,477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,913.51 : 1,301,673.46 = 412,855.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,913.51/1,301,673.46 = 412,855.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,913.51x = 1,301,673.46 × 412,855.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,913.51x = 537,403,346,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,403,346,549.93/868,913.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,477.37

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