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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,817.29, 1,058,286.60 and 460,992.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,817.29, 1,058,286.60 and 460,992.68 is: 636,217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,817.29 : 1,058,286.60 = 460,992.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,817.29/1,058,286.60 = 460,992.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,817.29x = 1,058,286.60 × 460,992.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,817.29x = 487,862,375,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,862,375,942.09/766,817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,217.23

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