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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,917.44, 1,059,232.68 and 466,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,917.44, 1,059,232.68 and 466,111.44 is: 642,934.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,917.44 : 1,059,232.68 = 466,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,917.44/1,059,232.68 = 466,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,917.44x = 1,059,232.68 × 466,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,917.44x = 493,720,469,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,720,469,769.86/767,917.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,934.31

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