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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,344.22, 1,060,453.83 and 458,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,344.22, 1,060,453.83 and 458,266.70 is: 632,490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,344.22 : 1,060,453.83 = 458,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,344.22/1,060,453.83 = 458,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,344.22x = 1,060,453.83 × 458,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,344.22x = 485,970,670,155.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,970,670,155.69/768,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,490.82

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