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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,863.25, 1,060,034.92 and 477,568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,863.25, 1,060,034.92 and 477,568.38 is: 659,282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,863.25 : 1,060,034.92 = 477,568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,863.25/1,060,034.92 = 477,568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,863.25x = 1,060,034.92 × 477,568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,863.25x = 506,239,162,269.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,239,162,269.04/767,863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,282.97

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