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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,770.72, 1,059,863.39 and 495,971.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,770.72, 1,059,863.39 and 495,971.17 is: 684,659.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,770.72 : 1,059,863.39 = 495,971.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,770.72/1,059,863.39 = 495,971.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,770.72x = 1,059,863.39 × 495,971.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,770.72x = 525,661,683,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,661,683,098.61/767,770.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,659.72

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