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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,762.84, 1,019,780.38 and 380,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,762.84, 1,019,780.38 and 380,668.76 is: 571,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,762.84 : 1,019,780.38 = 380,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,762.84/1,019,780.38 = 380,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,762.84x = 1,019,780.38 × 380,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,762.84x = 388,198,532,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,198,532,726.93/679,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,079.37

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