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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,508.23, 1,081,465.58 and 461,405.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,508.23, 1,081,465.58 and 461,405.18 is: 636,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,508.23 : 1,081,465.58 = 461,405.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,508.23/1,081,465.58 = 461,405.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,508.23x = 1,081,465.58 × 461,405.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,508.23x = 498,993,824,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,993,824,460.88/783,508.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,871.20

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