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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,014.60, 1,153,272.30 and 486,579.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,014.60, 1,153,272.30 and 486,579.40 is: 728,763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,014.60 : 1,153,272.30 = 486,579.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,014.60/1,153,272.30 = 486,579.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,014.60x = 1,153,272.30 × 486,579.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,014.60x = 561,158,543,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,158,543,770.62/770,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,763.51

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