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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,711.53, 1,049,865.74 and 485,079.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,711.53, 1,049,865.74 and 485,079.54 is: 669,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,711.53 : 1,049,865.74 = 485,079.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,711.53/1,049,865.74 = 485,079.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,711.53x = 1,049,865.74 × 485,079.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,711.53x = 509,268,385,677.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,268,385,677.61/760,711.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,463.21

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