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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,779.61, 1,306,369.11 and 466,956.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,779.61, 1,306,369.11 and 466,956.61 is: 698,936.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,779.61 : 1,306,369.11 = 466,956.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,779.61/1,306,369.11 = 466,956.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,779.61x = 1,306,369.11 × 466,956.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,779.61x = 610,017,684,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,017,684,482.47/872,779.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,936.68

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