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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,770.60, 1,106,536.74 and 462,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,770.60, 1,106,536.74 and 462,251 is: 637,960.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,770.60 : 1,106,536.74 = 462,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,770.60/1,106,536.74 = 462,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,770.60x = 1,106,536.74 × 462,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,770.60x = 511,497,714,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,497,714,601.74/801,770.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,960.18

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