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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,052.40, 1,064,727.96 and 485,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,052.40, 1,064,727.96 and 485,068.40 is: 669,819.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,052.40 : 1,064,727.96 = 485,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,052.40/1,064,727.96 = 485,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,052.40x = 1,064,727.96 × 485,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,052.40x = 516,465,887,992.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,465,887,992.46/771,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,819.44

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