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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,274.80, 1,080,837.92 and 460,965.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,274.80, 1,080,837.92 and 460,965.68 is: 636,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,274.80 : 1,080,837.92 = 460,965.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,274.80/1,080,837.92 = 460,965.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,274.80x = 1,080,837.92 × 460,965.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,274.80x = 498,229,186,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,229,186,762.59/783,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,084.79

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