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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,074.60, 1,088,782.98 and 466,798.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,074.60, 1,088,782.98 and 466,798.28 is: 644,098.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,074.60 : 1,088,782.98 = 466,798.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,074.60/1,088,782.98 = 466,798.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,074.60x = 1,088,782.98 × 466,798.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,074.60x = 508,242,022,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,242,022,357.27/789,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,098.82

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