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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,727.31, 1,047,397.73 and 487,322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,727.31, 1,047,397.73 and 487,322.37 is: 671,846.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,727.31 : 1,047,397.73 = 487,322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,727.31/1,047,397.73 = 487,322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,727.31x = 1,047,397.73 × 487,322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,727.31x = 510,420,341,679.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,420,341,679.61/759,727.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,846.78

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