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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,010.45, 1,081,803.28 and 461,784.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,010.45, 1,081,803.28 and 461,784.71 is: 637,185.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,010.45 : 1,081,803.28 = 461,784.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,010.45/1,081,803.28 = 461,784.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,010.45x = 1,081,803.28 × 461,784.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,010.45x = 499,560,213,931.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,560,213,931.85/784,010.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,185.66

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