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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,927.96, 1,052,511.66 and 460,947

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,927.96, 1,052,511.66 and 460,947 is: 635,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,927.96 : 1,052,511.66 = 460,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,927.96/1,052,511.66 = 460,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,927.96x = 1,052,511.66 × 460,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,927.96x = 485,152,092,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,152,092,142.02/762,927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,908.13

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