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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,714.80, 1,174,697.40 and 446,916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,714.80, 1,174,697.40 and 446,916.80 is: 669,876.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,714.80 : 1,174,697.40 = 446,916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,714.80/1,174,697.40 = 446,916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,714.80x = 1,174,697.40 × 446,916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,714.80x = 524,992,002,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,992,002,976.32/783,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,876.34

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