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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,851.58, 1,174,271.16 and 465,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,851.58, 1,174,271.16 and 465,204.86 is: 697,803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,851.58 : 1,174,271.16 = 465,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,851.58/1,174,271.16 = 465,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,851.58x = 1,174,271.16 × 465,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,851.58x = 546,276,650,589.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,276,650,589.84/782,851.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,803.60

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