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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,523.10, 1,148,912.76 and 466,341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,523.10, 1,148,912.76 and 466,341.98 is: 698,982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,523.10 : 1,148,912.76 = 466,341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,523.10/1,148,912.76 = 466,341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,523.10x = 1,148,912.76 × 466,341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,523.10x = 535,786,251,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,786,251,345.67/766,523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,982.52

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