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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,789.50, 1,059,889.26 and 495,989.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,789.50, 1,059,889.26 and 495,989.92 is: 684,685.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,789.50 : 1,059,889.26 = 495,989.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,789.50/1,059,889.26 = 495,989.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,789.50x = 1,059,889.26 × 495,989.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,789.50x = 525,694,389,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,694,389,276.26/767,789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,685.57

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