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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,868.06, 1,081,706.40 and 461,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,868.06, 1,081,706.40 and 461,591.74 is: 636,978.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,868.06 : 1,081,706.40 = 461,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,868.06/1,081,706.40 = 461,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,868.06x = 1,081,706.40 × 461,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,868.06x = 499,306,739,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,306,739,345.14/783,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,978.04

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