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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,529.63, 1,059,482.70 and 577,096.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,529.63, 1,059,482.70 and 577,096.20 is: 796,612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,529.63 : 1,059,482.70 = 577,096.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,529.63/1,059,482.70 = 577,096.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,529.63x = 1,059,482.70 × 577,096.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,529.63x = 611,423,440,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,423,440,135.74/767,529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,612.16

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