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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,786.80, 992,244.60 and 464,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,786.80, 992,244.60 and 464,262.12 is: 640,887.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,786.80 : 992,244.60 = 464,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,786.80/992,244.60 = 464,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,786.80x = 992,244.60 × 464,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,786.80x = 460,661,581,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,661,581,554.55/718,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,887.65

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