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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,615.94, 1,148,652.67 and 466,187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,615.94, 1,148,652.67 and 466,187.75 is: 698,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,615.94 : 1,148,652.67 = 466,187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,615.94/1,148,652.67 = 466,187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,615.94x = 1,148,652.67 × 466,187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,615.94x = 535,487,796,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,487,796,850.06/766,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,508.57

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