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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,435.68, 1,086,518.16 and 465,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,435.68, 1,086,518.16 and 465,198.24 is: 641,889.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,435.68 : 1,086,518.16 = 465,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,435.68/1,086,518.16 = 465,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,435.68x = 1,086,518.16 × 465,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,435.68x = 505,446,335,760.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,446,335,760.04/787,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,889.04

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