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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,262.76, 1,086,391.26 and 465,076.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,262.76, 1,086,391.26 and 465,076.32 is: 641,786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,262.76 : 1,086,391.26 = 465,076.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,262.76/1,086,391.26 = 465,076.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,262.76x = 1,086,391.26 × 465,076.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,262.76x = 505,254,849,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,254,849,280.96/787,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,786.80

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