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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,465.84, 1,083,754.68 and 463,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,465.84, 1,083,754.68 and 463,150.64 is: 639,036.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,465.84 : 1,083,754.68 = 463,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,465.84/1,083,754.68 = 463,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,465.84x = 1,083,754.68 × 463,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,465.84x = 501,941,673,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,941,673,645.00/785,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,036.92

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