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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,119.32, 1,059,709.02 and 481,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,119.32, 1,059,709.02 and 481,139.80 is: 663,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,119.32 : 1,059,709.02 = 481,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,119.32/1,059,709.02 = 481,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,119.32x = 1,059,709.02 × 481,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,119.32x = 509,868,185,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,868,185,941.00/768,119.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,787.74

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