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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,219.42, 1,309,138.74 and 446,059.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,219.42, 1,309,138.74 and 446,059.78 is: 669,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,219.42 : 1,309,138.74 = 446,059.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,219.42/1,309,138.74 = 446,059.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,219.42x = 1,309,138.74 × 446,059.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,219.42x = 583,954,138,353.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,954,138,353.88/872,219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,503.71

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