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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,126.82, 991,975.98 and 460,911.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,126.82, 991,975.98 and 460,911.78 is: 635,789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,126.82 : 991,975.98 = 460,911.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,126.82/991,975.98 = 460,911.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,126.82x = 991,975.98 × 460,911.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,126.82x = 457,213,414,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,213,414,659.04/719,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,789.69

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