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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,907, 1,160,860.32 and 507,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,907, 1,160,860.32 and 507,606 is: 761,408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,907 : 1,160,860.32 = 507,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,907/1,160,860.32 = 507,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,907x = 1,160,860.32 × 507,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,907x = 589,259,663,593.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,259,663,593.92/773,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,408.88

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