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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,078.78, 1,068,229.80 and 434,549.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,078.78, 1,068,229.80 and 434,549.46 is: 599,678.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,078.78 : 1,068,229.80 = 434,549.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,078.78/1,068,229.80 = 434,549.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,078.78x = 1,068,229.80 × 434,549.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,078.78x = 464,198,682,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,198,682,745.91/774,078.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,678.86

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