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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,835.10, 1,058,311.17 and 461,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,835.10, 1,058,311.17 and 461,011.10 is: 636,242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,835.10 : 1,058,311.17 = 461,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,835.10/1,058,311.17 = 461,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,835.10x = 1,058,311.17 × 461,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,835.10x = 487,893,191,332.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,893,191,332.43/766,835.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,242.64

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