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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,119.82, 1,056,766.34 and 550,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,119.82, 1,056,766.34 and 550,919.02 is: 759,923.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,119.82 : 1,056,766.34 = 550,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,119.82/1,056,766.34 = 550,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,119.82x = 1,056,766.34 × 550,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,119.82x = 582,192,676,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,192,676,401.79/766,119.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,923.79

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