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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,311.72, 1,059,558.78 and 481,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,311.72, 1,059,558.78 and 481,323.40 is: 664,645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,311.72 : 1,059,558.78 = 481,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,311.72/1,059,558.78 = 481,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,311.72x = 1,059,558.78 × 481,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,311.72x = 509,990,434,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,990,434,489.45/767,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,645.70

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