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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,741.34, 1,373,368.83 and 465,763.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,741.34, 1,373,368.83 and 465,763.89 is: 699,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,741.34 : 1,373,368.83 = 465,763.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,741.34/1,373,368.83 = 465,763.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,741.34x = 1,373,368.83 × 465,763.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,741.34x = 639,665,608,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,665,608,665.55/914,741.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,285.78

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