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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,724.29, 1,176,787.64 and 464,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,724.29, 1,176,787.64 and 464,966.39 is: 697,272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,724.29 : 1,176,787.64 = 464,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,724.29/1,176,787.64 = 464,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,724.29x = 1,176,787.64 × 464,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,724.29x = 547,166,704,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,166,704,871.81/784,724.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,272.55

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