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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,614.81, 1,148,650.98 and 466,186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,614.81, 1,148,650.98 and 466,186.62 is: 698,506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,614.81 : 1,148,650.98 = 466,186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,614.81/1,148,650.98 = 466,186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,614.81x = 1,148,650.98 × 466,186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,614.81x = 535,485,717,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,485,717,925.89/766,614.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,506.88

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