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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,726.86, 1,091,158.83 and 468,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,726.86, 1,091,158.83 and 468,467.82 is: 646,459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,726.86 : 1,091,158.83 = 468,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,726.86/1,091,158.83 = 468,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,726.86x = 1,091,158.83 × 468,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,726.86x = 511,172,798,363.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,172,798,363.85/790,726.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,459.38

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