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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,062.11, 1,059,326.78 and 492,446.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,062.11, 1,059,326.78 and 492,446.29 is: 679,191.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,062.11 : 1,059,326.78 = 492,446.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,062.11/1,059,326.78 = 492,446.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,062.11x = 1,059,326.78 × 492,446.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,062.11x = 521,661,546,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,661,546,588.08/768,062.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,191.88

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