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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,332.49, 1,055,805.46 and 493,487.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,332.49, 1,055,805.46 and 493,487.71 is: 680,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,332.49 : 1,055,805.46 = 493,487.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,332.49/1,055,805.46 = 493,487.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,332.49x = 1,055,805.46 × 493,487.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,332.49x = 521,027,020,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,027,020,597.51/765,332.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,785.18

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