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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,001.24, 1,080,490.52 and 460,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,001.24, 1,080,490.52 and 460,649 is: 635,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,001.24 : 1,080,490.52 = 460,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,001.24/1,080,490.52 = 460,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,001.24x = 1,080,490.52 × 460,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,001.24x = 497,726,877,547.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,726,877,547.48/783,001.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,665.50

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