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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,519.78, 1,052,305.29 and 460,655.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,519.78, 1,052,305.29 and 460,655.46 is: 635,721.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,519.78 : 1,052,305.29 = 460,655.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,519.78/1,052,305.29 = 460,655.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,519.78x = 1,052,305.29 × 460,655.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,519.78x = 484,750,177,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,750,177,425.38/762,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,721.45

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