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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,722.56, 1,174,038.86 and 464,893.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,722.56, 1,174,038.86 and 464,893.26 is: 697,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,722.56 : 1,174,038.86 = 464,893.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,722.56/1,174,038.86 = 464,893.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,722.56x = 1,174,038.86 × 464,893.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,722.56x = 545,802,752,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,802,752,992.08/782,722.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,313.17

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