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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,348.22, 1,060,459.34 and 458,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,348.22, 1,060,459.34 and 458,270.70 is: 632,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,348.22 : 1,060,459.34 = 458,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,348.22/1,060,459.34 = 458,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,348.22x = 1,060,459.34 × 458,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,348.22x = 485,977,444,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,977,444,063.34/768,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,496.35

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