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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,012.70, 1,081,806.37 and 461,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,012.70, 1,081,806.37 and 461,786.96 is: 637,188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,012.70 : 1,081,806.37 = 461,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,012.70/1,081,806.37 = 461,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,012.70x = 1,081,806.37 × 461,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,012.70x = 499,564,074,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,564,074,910.94/784,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,188.75

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