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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,778.90, 1,009,168.35 and 461,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,778.90, 1,009,168.35 and 461,777.14 is: 692,665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,778.90 : 1,009,168.35 = 461,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,778.90/1,009,168.35 = 461,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,778.90x = 1,009,168.35 × 461,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,778.90x = 466,010,874,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,010,874,441.52/672,778.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,665.71

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