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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,851.86, 1,058,259.78 and 444,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,851.86, 1,058,259.78 and 444,752.96 is: 613,761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,851.86 : 1,058,259.78 = 444,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,851.86/1,058,259.78 = 444,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,851.86x = 1,058,259.78 × 444,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,851.86x = 470,664,169,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,664,169,603.95/766,851.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,761.53

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