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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,072.95, 1,059,687.74 and 496,300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,072.95, 1,059,687.74 and 496,300.94 is: 684,731.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,072.95 : 1,059,687.74 = 496,300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,072.95/1,059,687.74 = 496,300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,072.95x = 1,059,687.74 × 496,300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,072.95x = 525,924,018,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,924,018,986.97/768,072.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,731.86

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