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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,127.78, 1,045,777.77 and 489,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,127.78, 1,045,777.77 and 489,855.78 is: 675,717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,127.78 : 1,045,777.77 = 489,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,127.78/1,045,777.77 = 489,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,127.78x = 1,045,777.77 × 489,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,127.78x = 512,280,285,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,280,285,230.01/758,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,717.60

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