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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,351.83, 1,060,464.31 and 458,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,351.83, 1,060,464.31 and 458,274.29 is: 632,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,351.83 : 1,060,464.31 = 458,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,351.83/1,060,464.31 = 458,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,351.83x = 1,060,464.31 × 458,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,351.83x = 485,983,522,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,983,522,287.58/768,351.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,501.29

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