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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,310.72, 1,059,557.40 and 481,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,310.72, 1,059,557.40 and 481,322.40 is: 664,644.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,310.72 : 1,059,557.40 = 481,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,310.72/1,059,557.40 = 481,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,310.72x = 1,059,557.40 × 481,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,310.72x = 509,988,710,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,988,710,705.76/767,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,644.32

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