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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,808.08, 1,056,797.65 and 479,486.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,808.08, 1,056,797.65 and 479,486.04 is: 661,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,808.08 : 1,056,797.65 = 479,486.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,808.08/1,056,797.65 = 479,486.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,808.08x = 1,056,797.65 × 479,486.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,808.08x = 506,719,720,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,719,720,279.81/765,808.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,679.78

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