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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,116.60, 1,324,674.90 and 462,521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,116.60, 1,324,674.90 and 462,521.40 is: 693,782.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,116.60 : 1,324,674.90 = 462,521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,116.60/1,324,674.90 = 462,521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,116.60x = 1,324,674.90 × 462,521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,116.60x = 612,690,489,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,690,489,292.86/883,116.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,782.10

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