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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,106.92, 1,072,112.79 and 471,071.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,106.92, 1,072,112.79 and 471,071.71 is: 649,900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,106.92 : 1,072,112.79 = 471,071.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,106.92/1,072,112.79 = 471,071.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,106.92x = 1,072,112.79 × 471,071.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,106.92x = 505,042,005,298.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,042,005,298.17/777,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,900.28

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