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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,734.20, 1,164,851.70 and 462,806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,734.20, 1,164,851.70 and 462,806.20 is: 693,168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,734.20 : 1,164,851.70 = 462,806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,734.20/1,164,851.70 = 462,806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,734.20x = 1,164,851.70 × 462,806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,734.20x = 539,100,588,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,100,588,840.54/777,734.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,168.17

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