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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,863.63, 1,065,171.80 and 470,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,863.63, 1,065,171.80 and 470,057.63 is: 648,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,863.63 : 1,065,171.80 = 470,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,863.63/1,065,171.80 = 470,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,863.63x = 1,065,171.80 × 470,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,863.63x = 500,692,127,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,692,127,700.12/771,863.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,679.52

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