Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,721.30, 1,058,255.68 and 476,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 766,721.30, 1,058,255.68 and 476,552 is: 657,753.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
766,721.30 : 1,058,255.68 = 476,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
766,721.30/1,058,255.68 = 476,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
766,721.30x = 1,058,255.68 × 476,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
766,721.30x = 504,313,860,815.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,313,860,815.36/766,721.30 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,753.82
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