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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,725.22, 1,373,344.66 and 465,747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,725.22, 1,373,344.66 and 465,747.78 is: 699,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,725.22 : 1,373,344.66 = 465,747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,725.22/1,373,344.66 = 465,747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,725.22x = 1,373,344.66 × 465,747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,725.22x = 639,632,226,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,632,226,569.86/914,725.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,261.61

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