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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,985.24, 1,060,352.70 and 575,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,985.24, 1,060,352.70 and 575,666.48 is: 795,855.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,985.24 : 1,060,352.70 = 575,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,985.24/1,060,352.70 = 575,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,985.24x = 1,060,352.70 × 575,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,985.24x = 610,409,506,367.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,409,506,367.50/766,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,855.61

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