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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,507.76, 1,079,865.20 and 460,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,507.76, 1,079,865.20 and 460,231.44 is: 635,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,507.76 : 1,079,865.20 = 460,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,507.76/1,079,865.20 = 460,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,507.76x = 1,079,865.20 × 460,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,507.76x = 496,987,916,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,987,916,001.89/782,507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,122.03

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