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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,241.04, 1,055,747.40 and 478,652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,241.04, 1,055,747.40 and 478,652.24 is: 660,361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,241.04 : 1,055,747.40 = 478,652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,241.04/1,055,747.40 = 478,652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,241.04x = 1,055,747.40 × 478,652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,241.04x = 505,335,857,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,335,857,884.18/765,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,361.68

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