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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,033.62, 1,084,654.82 and 454,832.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,033.62, 1,084,654.82 and 454,832.31 is: 627,627.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,033.62 : 1,084,654.82 = 454,832.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,033.62/1,084,654.82 = 454,832.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,033.62x = 1,084,654.82 × 454,832.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,033.62x = 493,336,057,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,336,057,333.23/786,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,627.17

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