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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,160.71, 1,060,561.11 and 687,449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,160.71, 1,060,561.11 and 687,449.48 is: 949,127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,160.71 : 1,060,561.11 = 687,449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,160.71/1,060,561.11 = 687,449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,160.71x = 1,060,561.11 × 687,449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,160.71x = 729,082,180,852.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,082,180,852.85/768,160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949,127.14

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