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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,623.95, 1,061,013.69 and 496,714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,623.95, 1,061,013.69 and 496,714.24 is: 685,667.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,623.95 : 1,061,013.69 = 496,714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,623.95/1,061,013.69 = 496,714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,623.95x = 1,061,013.69 × 496,714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,623.95x = 527,020,608,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,020,608,657.95/768,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,667.69

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