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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,170.56, 1,084,779.36 and 463,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,170.56, 1,084,779.36 and 463,856.32 is: 640,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,170.56 : 1,084,779.36 = 463,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,170.56/1,084,779.36 = 463,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,170.56x = 1,084,779.36 × 463,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,170.56x = 503,181,761,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,181,761,941.56/786,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,041.47

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