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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,527.10, 1,148,918.74 and 466,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,527.10, 1,148,918.74 and 466,346 is: 698,988.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,527.10 : 1,148,918.74 = 466,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,527.10/1,148,918.74 = 466,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,527.10x = 1,148,918.74 × 466,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,527.10x = 535,793,658,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,793,658,724.04/766,527.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,988.54

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