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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,335.16, 1,055,809.12 and 493,490.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,335.16, 1,055,809.12 and 493,490.37 is: 680,788.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,335.16 : 1,055,809.12 = 493,490.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,335.16/1,055,809.12 = 493,490.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,335.16x = 1,055,809.12 × 493,490.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,335.16x = 521,031,633,278.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,031,633,278.17/765,335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,788.84

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