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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,718.62, 1,176,779.17 and 464,960.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,718.62, 1,176,779.17 and 464,960.73 is: 697,264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,718.62 : 1,176,779.17 = 464,960.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,718.62/1,176,779.17 = 464,960.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,718.62x = 1,176,779.17 × 464,960.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,718.62x = 547,156,097,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,156,097,441.06/784,718.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,264.07

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