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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,371.72, 1,062,778.62 and 464,274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,371.72, 1,062,778.62 and 464,274.16 is: 640,496.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,371.72 : 1,062,778.62 = 464,274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,371.72/1,062,778.62 = 464,274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,371.72x = 1,062,778.62 × 464,274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,371.72x = 493,420,651,066.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,420,651,066.46/770,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,496.84

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