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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,239.79, 1,055,745.68 and 478,650.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,239.79, 1,055,745.68 and 478,650.99 is: 660,359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,239.79 : 1,055,745.68 = 478,650.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,239.79/1,055,745.68 = 478,650.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,239.79x = 1,055,745.68 × 478,650.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,239.79x = 505,333,712,526.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,333,712,526.97/765,239.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,359.95

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