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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,006.94, 1,083,450.96 and 462,698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,006.94, 1,083,450.96 and 462,698.22 is: 638,606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,006.94 : 1,083,450.96 = 462,698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,006.94/1,083,450.96 = 462,698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,006.94x = 1,083,450.96 × 462,698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,006.94x = 501,310,830,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,310,830,649.29/785,006.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,606.88

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