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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,780.11, 1,306,369.86 and 466,957.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,780.11, 1,306,369.86 and 466,957.11 is: 698,937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,780.11 : 1,306,369.86 = 466,957.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,780.11/1,306,369.86 = 466,957.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,780.11x = 1,306,369.86 × 466,957.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,780.11x = 610,018,687,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,018,687,884.86/872,780.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,937.43

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