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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,083.72, 1,061,329.50 and 446,982.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,083.72, 1,061,329.50 and 446,982.36 is: 616,832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,083.72 : 1,061,329.50 = 446,982.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,083.72/1,061,329.50 = 446,982.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,083.72x = 1,061,329.50 × 446,982.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,083.72x = 474,395,564,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,395,564,647.62/769,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,832.15

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