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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,332.40, 1,055,805.34 and 493,487.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,332.40, 1,055,805.34 and 493,487.62 is: 680,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,332.40 : 1,055,805.34 = 493,487.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,332.40/1,055,805.34 = 493,487.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,332.40x = 1,055,805.34 × 493,487.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,332.40x = 521,026,860,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,026,860,546.66/765,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,785.06

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