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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,737, 1,110,566.22 and 460,636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,737, 1,110,566.22 and 460,636.04 is: 635,694.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,737 : 1,110,566.22 = 460,636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,737/1,110,566.22 = 460,636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,737x = 1,110,566.22 × 460,636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,737x = 511,566,825,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,566,825,738.57/804,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,694.43

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