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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,814.48, 1,084,554 and 463,603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,814.48, 1,084,554 and 463,603.32 is: 639,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,814.48 : 1,084,554 = 463,603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,814.48/1,084,554 = 463,603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,814.48x = 1,084,554 × 463,603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,814.48x = 502,802,835,119.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,802,835,119.28/785,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,849.29

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