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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,756.78, 1,106,517.51 and 462,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,756.78, 1,106,517.51 and 462,237.18 is: 637,941.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,756.78 : 1,106,517.51 = 462,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,756.78/1,106,517.51 = 462,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,756.78x = 1,106,517.51 × 462,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,756.78x = 511,473,533,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,473,533,443.02/801,756.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,941.01

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