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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,176.27, 1,080,757.77 and 460,904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,176.27, 1,080,757.77 and 460,904 is: 636,032.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,176.27 : 1,080,757.77 = 460,904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,176.27/1,080,757.77 = 460,904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,176.27x = 1,080,757.77 × 460,904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,176.27x = 498,125,579,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,125,579,224.08/783,176.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,032.52

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