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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,023.90, 1,064,495.97 and 495,493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,023.90, 1,064,495.97 and 495,493.49 is: 684,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,023.90 : 1,064,495.97 = 495,493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,023.90/1,064,495.97 = 495,493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,023.90x = 1,064,495.97 × 495,493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,023.90x = 527,450,817,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,450,817,943.76/771,023.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,091.40

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