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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,057.89, 1,106,766.28 and 462,460.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,057.89, 1,106,766.28 and 462,460.53 is: 638,153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,057.89 : 1,106,766.28 = 462,460.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,057.89/1,106,766.28 = 462,460.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,057.89x = 1,106,766.28 × 462,460.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,057.89x = 511,835,720,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,835,720,434.93/802,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,153.09

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