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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,775.47, 1,059,869.94 and 495,975.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,775.47, 1,059,869.94 and 495,975.92 is: 684,666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,775.47 : 1,059,869.94 = 495,975.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,775.47/1,059,869.94 = 495,975.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,775.47x = 1,059,869.94 × 495,975.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,775.47x = 525,669,968,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,669,968,571.85/767,775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,666.27

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