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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,814.59, 1,056,806.58 and 479,492.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,814.59, 1,056,806.58 and 479,492.55 is: 661,688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,814.59 : 1,056,806.58 = 479,492.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,814.59/1,056,806.58 = 479,492.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,814.59x = 1,056,806.58 × 479,492.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,814.59x = 506,730,881,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,730,881,900.98/765,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,688.73

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