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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,847.56, 1,083,296.72 and 462,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,847.56, 1,083,296.72 and 462,772.20 is: 638,747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,847.56 : 1,083,296.72 = 462,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,847.56/1,083,296.72 = 462,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,847.56x = 1,083,296.72 × 462,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,847.56x = 501,319,606,367.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,319,606,367.18/784,847.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,747.74

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