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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,121.59, 1,148,979.92 and 496,379.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,121.59, 1,148,979.92 and 496,379.19 is: 743,467.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,121.59 : 1,148,979.92 = 496,379.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,121.59/1,148,979.92 = 496,379.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,121.59x = 1,148,979.92 × 496,379.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,121.59x = 570,329,719,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,329,719,533.97/767,121.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743,467.18

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