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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,840.36, 1,072,198.50 and 490,167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,840.36, 1,072,198.50 and 490,167.32 is: 676,531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,840.36 : 1,072,198.50 = 490,167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,840.36/1,072,198.50 = 490,167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,840.36x = 1,072,198.50 × 490,167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,840.36x = 525,556,665,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,556,665,253.02/776,840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,531.10

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