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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,840.68, 1,065,143.40 and 449,771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,840.68, 1,065,143.40 and 449,771.72 is: 620,686.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,840.68 : 1,065,143.40 = 449,771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,840.68/1,065,143.40 = 449,771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,840.68x = 1,065,143.40 × 449,771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,840.68x = 479,071,379,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,071,379,064.65/771,840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,686.87

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