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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,932.72, 1,061,216.72 and 639,642.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,932.72, 1,061,216.72 and 639,642.56 is: 882,781.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,932.72 : 1,061,216.72 = 639,642.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,932.72/1,061,216.72 = 639,642.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,932.72x = 1,061,216.72 × 639,642.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,932.72x = 678,799,379,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,799,379,495.60/768,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,781.24

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