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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,898, 1,081,747.92 and 461,621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,898, 1,081,747.92 and 461,621.68 is: 637,019.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,898 : 1,081,747.92 = 461,621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,898/1,081,747.92 = 461,621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,898x = 1,081,747.92 × 461,621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,898x = 499,358,292,166.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,358,292,166.91/783,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,019.47

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