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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,768.60, 1,106,533.98 and 462,249

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,768.60, 1,106,533.98 and 462,249 is: 637,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,768.60 : 1,106,533.98 = 462,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,768.60/1,106,533.98 = 462,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,768.60x = 1,106,533.98 × 462,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,768.60x = 511,494,225,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,494,225,721.02/801,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,957.42

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