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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,910, 1,056,980.12 and 479,338.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,910, 1,056,980.12 and 479,338.48 is: 661,502.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,910 : 1,056,980.12 = 479,338.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,910/1,056,980.12 = 479,338.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,910x = 1,056,980.12 × 479,338.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,910x = 506,651,244,111.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,651,244,111.02/765,910
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661,502.32

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