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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,179.74, 1,058,765.68 and 444,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,179.74, 1,058,765.68 and 444,887 is: 613,977.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,179.74 : 1,058,765.68 = 444,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,179.74/1,058,765.68 = 444,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,179.74x = 1,058,765.68 × 444,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,179.74x = 471,031,087,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,031,087,078.16/767,179.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,977.48

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