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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,849.86, 1,058,257.02 and 444,750.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,849.86, 1,058,257.02 and 444,750.96 is: 613,758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,849.86 : 1,058,257.02 = 444,750.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,849.86/1,058,257.02 = 444,750.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,849.86x = 1,058,257.02 × 444,750.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,849.86x = 470,660,825,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,660,825,571.74/766,849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,758.77

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