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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,778.57, 1,047,602.57 and 486,963.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,778.57, 1,047,602.57 and 486,963.63 is: 672,323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,778.57 : 1,047,602.57 = 486,963.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,778.57/1,047,602.57 = 486,963.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,778.57x = 1,047,602.57 × 486,963.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,778.57x = 510,144,347,849.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,144,347,849.71/758,778.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,323.08

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