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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,936.35, 1,058,450.90 and 461,112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,936.35, 1,058,450.90 and 461,112.35 is: 636,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,936.35 : 1,058,450.90 = 461,112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,936.35/1,058,450.90 = 461,112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,936.35x = 1,058,450.90 × 461,112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,936.35x = 488,064,774,260.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,064,774,260.80/766,936.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,382.37

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