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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,882, 1,081,725.84 and 461,605.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,882, 1,081,725.84 and 461,605.68 is: 636,997.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,882 : 1,081,725.84 = 461,605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,882/1,081,725.84 = 461,605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,882x = 1,081,725.84 × 461,605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,882x = 499,330,791,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,330,791,946.77/783,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,997.39

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