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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,233.96, 1,080,781.65 and 460,924.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,233.96, 1,080,781.65 and 460,924.83 is: 636,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,233.96 : 1,080,781.65 = 460,924.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,233.96/1,080,781.65 = 460,924.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,233.96x = 1,080,781.65 × 460,924.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,233.96x = 498,159,098,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,159,098,293.37/783,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,028.48

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