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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,481.68, 1,057,746.64 and 460,563.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,481.68, 1,057,746.64 and 460,563.17 is: 635,578.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,481.68 : 1,057,746.64 = 460,563.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,481.68/1,057,746.64 = 460,563.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,481.68x = 1,057,746.64 × 460,563.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,481.68x = 487,159,146,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,159,146,118.57/766,481.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,578.33

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