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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,927.60, 1,171,391.40 and 465,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,927.60, 1,171,391.40 and 465,740.40 is: 698,610.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,927.60 : 1,171,391.40 = 465,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,927.60/1,171,391.40 = 465,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,927.60x = 1,171,391.40 × 465,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,927.60x = 545,564,299,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,564,299,192.56/780,927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,610.60

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