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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,978.89, 1,080,459.69 and 460,626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,978.89, 1,080,459.69 and 460,626.70 is: 635,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,978.89 : 1,080,459.69 = 460,626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,978.89/1,080,459.69 = 460,626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,978.89x = 1,080,459.69 × 460,626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,978.89x = 497,688,581,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,688,581,487.72/782,978.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,634.74

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