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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,966.72, 1,110,789 and 465,456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,966.72, 1,110,789 and 465,456.84 is: 642,292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,966.72 : 1,110,789 = 465,456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,966.72/1,110,789 = 465,456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,966.72x = 1,110,789 × 465,456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,966.72x = 517,024,337,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,024,337,846.76/804,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,292.81

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