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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,477.91, 1,065,808.23 and 462,255.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,477.91, 1,065,808.23 and 462,255.63 is: 637,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,477.91 : 1,065,808.23 = 462,255.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,477.91/1,065,808.23 = 462,255.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,477.91x = 1,065,808.23 × 462,255.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,477.91x = 492,675,857,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,675,857,484.26/772,477.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,786.34

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