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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,982.80, 1,173,000.29 and 464,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,982.80, 1,173,000.29 and 464,305.77 is: 694,697.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,982.80 : 1,173,000.29 = 464,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,982.80/1,173,000.29 = 464,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,982.80x = 1,173,000.29 × 464,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,982.80x = 544,630,800,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,630,800,537.14/783,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,697.38

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