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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,421.44, 1,176,632 and 468,968.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,421.44, 1,176,632 and 468,968.64 is: 703,452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,421.44 : 1,176,632 = 468,968.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,421.44/1,176,632 = 468,968.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,421.44x = 1,176,632 × 468,968.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,421.44x = 551,803,508,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,803,508,820.48/784,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,452.86

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