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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,912.48, 1,073,718.96 and 506,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,912.48, 1,073,718.96 and 506,656.32 is: 699,315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,912.48 : 1,073,718.96 = 506,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,912.48/1,073,718.96 = 506,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,912.48x = 1,073,718.96 × 506,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,912.48x = 544,006,496,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,006,496,987.83/777,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,315.81

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