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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,857.16, 1,032,537.78 and 461,797.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,857.16, 1,032,537.78 and 461,797.56 is: 637,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,857.16 : 1,032,537.78 = 461,797.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,857.16/1,032,537.78 = 461,797.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,857.16x = 1,032,537.78 × 461,797.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,857.16x = 476,823,427,411.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,823,427,411.82/747,857.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,586.23

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