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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,059.64, 1,106,768.70 and 462,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,059.64, 1,106,768.70 and 462,462.28 is: 638,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,059.64 : 1,106,768.70 = 462,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,059.64/1,106,768.70 = 462,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,059.64x = 1,106,768.70 × 462,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,059.64x = 511,838,776,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,838,776,434.64/802,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,155.51

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