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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,415.54, 1,068,846.44 and 494,834.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,415.54, 1,068,846.44 and 494,834.01 is: 682,968.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,415.54 : 1,068,846.44 = 494,834.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,415.54/1,068,846.44 = 494,834.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,415.54x = 1,068,846.44 × 494,834.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,415.54x = 528,901,569,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,901,569,509.34/774,415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,968.70

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