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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,566.66, 1,080,863.85 and 492,717.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,566.66, 1,080,863.85 and 492,717.91 is: 679,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,566.66 : 1,080,863.85 = 492,717.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,566.66/1,080,863.85 = 492,717.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,566.66x = 1,080,863.85 × 492,717.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,566.66x = 532,560,974,885.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,560,974,885.23/783,566.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,662.63

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