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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,863.21, 1,060,034.87 and 477,568.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,863.21, 1,060,034.87 and 477,568.35 is: 659,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,863.21 : 1,060,034.87 = 477,568.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,863.21/1,060,034.87 = 477,568.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,863.21x = 1,060,034.87 × 477,568.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,863.21x = 506,239,101,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,239,101,420.52/767,863.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,282.93

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