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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,317.40, 1,072,672.74 and 475,511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,317.40, 1,072,672.74 and 475,511.40 is: 656,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,317.40 : 1,072,672.74 = 475,511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,317.40/1,072,672.74 = 475,511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,317.40x = 1,072,672.74 × 475,511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,317.40x = 510,068,116,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,068,116,339.24/777,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,190.27

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