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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,989.56, 1,113,648.96 and 462,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,989.56, 1,113,648.96 and 462,838.80 is: 638,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,989.56 : 1,113,648.96 = 462,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,989.56/1,113,648.96 = 462,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,989.56x = 1,113,648.96 × 462,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,989.56x = 515,439,948,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,439,948,267.65/806,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,719.48

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