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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,395.72, 1,059,674.70 and 481,407.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,395.72, 1,059,674.70 and 481,407.40 is: 664,761.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,395.72 : 1,059,674.70 = 481,407.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,395.72/1,059,674.70 = 481,407.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,395.72x = 1,059,674.70 × 481,407.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,395.72x = 510,135,242,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,135,242,172.78/767,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,761.65

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