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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,131.72, 1,086,048.54 and 460,393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,131.72, 1,086,048.54 and 460,393.92 is: 635,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,131.72 : 1,086,048.54 = 460,393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,131.72/1,086,048.54 = 460,393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,131.72x = 1,086,048.54 × 460,393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,131.72x = 500,010,144,640.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,010,144,640.88/787,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,230.59

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