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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,435.01, 1,057,629.69 and 460,329.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,435.01, 1,057,629.69 and 460,329.50 is: 635,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,435.01 : 1,057,629.69 = 460,329.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,435.01/1,057,629.69 = 460,329.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,435.01x = 1,057,629.69 × 460,329.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,435.01x = 486,858,141,094.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,858,141,094.71/766,435.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,224.30

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