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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,450.56, 1,057,621.68 and 472,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,450.56, 1,057,621.68 and 472,053.36 is: 651,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,450.56 : 1,057,621.68 = 472,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,450.56/1,057,621.68 = 472,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,450.56x = 1,057,621.68 × 472,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,450.56x = 499,253,867,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,253,867,652.85/766,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,384.31

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