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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,462.26, 1,059,513.14 and 461,606.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,462.26, 1,059,513.14 and 461,606.91 is: 637,267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,462.26 : 1,059,513.14 = 461,606.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,462.26/1,059,513.14 = 461,606.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,462.26x = 1,059,513.14 × 461,606.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,462.26x = 489,078,587,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,078,587,813.82/767,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,267.28

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