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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,979.92, 1,040,734.76 and 482,778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,979.92, 1,040,734.76 and 482,778.16 is: 666,389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,979.92 : 1,040,734.76 = 482,778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,979.92/1,040,734.76 = 482,778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,979.92x = 1,040,734.76 × 482,778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,979.92x = 502,444,012,480.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,444,012,480.84/753,979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,389.12

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