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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,278.23, 1,082,535.77 and 462,092.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,278.23, 1,082,535.77 and 462,092.42 is: 637,824.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,278.23 : 1,082,535.77 = 462,092.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,278.23/1,082,535.77 = 462,092.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,278.23x = 1,082,535.77 × 462,092.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,278.23x = 500,231,577,557.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,231,577,557.43/784,278.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,824.13

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