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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,114.32, 1,059,702.12 and 481,134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,114.32, 1,059,702.12 and 481,134.80 is: 663,780.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,114.32 : 1,059,702.12 = 481,134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,114.32/1,059,702.12 = 481,134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,114.32x = 1,059,702.12 × 481,134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,114.32x = 509,859,567,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,859,567,565.78/768,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,780.84

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