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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,146.56, 1,012,724.91 and 462,407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,146.56, 1,012,724.91 and 462,407.94 is: 692,589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,146.56 : 1,012,724.91 = 462,407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,146.56/1,012,724.91 = 462,407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,146.56x = 1,012,724.91 × 462,407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,146.56x = 468,292,039,419.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,292,039,419.79/676,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,589.55

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