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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,003.60, 1,176,005.40 and 464,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,003.60, 1,176,005.40 and 464,669.20 is: 697,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,003.60 : 1,176,005.40 = 464,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,003.60/1,176,005.40 = 464,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,003.60x = 1,176,005.40 × 464,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,003.60x = 546,453,488,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,453,488,413.68/784,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,003.80

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