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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934,363.20, 1,401,544.80 and 461,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934,363.20, 1,401,544.80 and 461,971.20 is: 692,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934,363.20 : 1,401,544.80 = 461,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934,363.20/1,401,544.80 = 461,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934,363.20x = 1,401,544.80 × 461,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934,363.20x = 647,473,333,109.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,473,333,109.76/934,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,956.80

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