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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,938.83, 1,060,545.84 and 462,695.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,938.83, 1,060,545.84 and 462,695.96 is: 638,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,938.83 : 1,060,545.84 = 462,695.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,938.83/1,060,545.84 = 462,695.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,938.83x = 1,060,545.84 × 462,695.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,938.83x = 490,710,273,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,710,273,631.54/768,938.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,165.55

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