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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,090.40, 1,072,470 and 490,595.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,090.40, 1,072,470 and 490,595.68 is: 677,075.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,090.40 : 1,072,470 = 490,595.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,090.40/1,072,470 = 490,595.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,090.40x = 1,072,470 × 490,595.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,090.40x = 526,149,148,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,149,148,929.60/777,090.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,075.86

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