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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,457.73, 1,110,186.55 and 460,401.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,457.73, 1,110,186.55 and 460,401.65 is: 635,374.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,457.73 : 1,110,186.55 = 460,401.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,457.73/1,110,186.55 = 460,401.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,457.73x = 1,110,186.55 × 460,401.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,457.73x = 511,131,722,778.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,131,722,778.78/804,457.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,374.25

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