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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,930.96, 1,052,515.80 and 460,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,930.96, 1,052,515.80 and 460,950 is: 635,912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,930.96 : 1,052,515.80 = 460,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,930.96/1,052,515.80 = 460,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,930.96x = 1,052,515.80 × 460,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,930.96x = 485,157,158,010
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,157,158,010/762,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,912.27

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