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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,502, 1,065,818.02 and 486,307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,502, 1,065,818.02 and 486,307.76 is: 670,956.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,502 : 1,065,818.02 = 486,307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,502/1,065,818.02 = 486,307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,502x = 1,065,818.02 × 486,307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,502x = 518,315,573,873.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,315,573,873.84/772,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,956.93

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