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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,618.06, 1,148,655.85 and 466,189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,618.06, 1,148,655.85 and 466,189.87 is: 698,511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,618.06 : 1,148,655.85 = 466,189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,618.06/1,148,655.85 = 466,189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,618.06x = 1,148,655.85 × 466,189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,618.06x = 535,491,721,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,491,721,386.24/766,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,511.75

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