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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,773.47, 1,059,867.18 and 495,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,773.47, 1,059,867.18 and 495,973.92 is: 684,663.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,773.47 : 1,059,867.18 = 495,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,773.47/1,059,867.18 = 495,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,773.47x = 1,059,867.18 × 495,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,773.47x = 525,666,479,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,666,479,943.95/767,773.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,663.51

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