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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,162.77, 1,046,496.31 and 467,863.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,162.77, 1,046,496.31 and 467,863.16 is: 645,794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,162.77 : 1,046,496.31 = 467,863.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,162.77/1,046,496.31 = 467,863.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,162.77x = 1,046,496.31 × 467,863.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,162.77x = 489,617,064,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,617,064,122.80/758,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,794.13

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