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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,433.68, 1,086,515.40 and 465,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,433.68, 1,086,515.40 and 465,196.24 is: 641,886.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,433.68 : 1,086,515.40 = 465,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,433.68/1,086,515.40 = 465,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,433.68x = 1,086,515.40 × 465,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,433.68x = 505,442,878,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,442,878,782.10/787,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,886.28

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