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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,794.64, 1,056,779.24 and 479,472.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,794.64, 1,056,779.24 and 479,472.72 is: 661,661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,794.64 : 1,056,779.24 = 479,472.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,794.64/1,056,779.24 = 479,472.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,794.64x = 1,056,779.24 × 479,472.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,794.64x = 506,696,816,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,696,816,642.33/765,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,661.48

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