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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,797.29, 1,327,121.82 and 457,873.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,797.29, 1,327,121.82 and 457,873.02 is: 686,771.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,797.29 : 1,327,121.82 = 457,873.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,797.29/1,327,121.82 = 457,873.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,797.29x = 1,327,121.82 × 457,873.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,797.29x = 607,653,275,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,653,275,631.30/884,797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,771.18

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