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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,783.82, 1,047,609.81 and 486,968.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,783.82, 1,047,609.81 and 486,968.88 is: 672,330.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,783.82 : 1,047,609.81 = 486,968.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,783.82/1,047,609.81 = 486,968.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,783.82x = 1,047,609.81 × 486,968.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,783.82x = 510,153,375,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,153,375,852.71/758,783.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,330.33

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