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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,523.61, 1,148,913.51 and 466,342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,523.61, 1,148,913.51 and 466,342.47 is: 698,983.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,523.61 : 1,148,913.51 = 466,342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,523.61/1,148,913.51 = 466,342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,523.61x = 1,148,913.51 × 466,342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,523.61x = 535,787,164,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,787,164,069.77/766,523.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,983.25

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