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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,014.56, 1,070,889.12 and 436,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,014.56, 1,070,889.12 and 436,482 is: 602,338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,014.56 : 1,070,889.12 = 436,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,014.56/1,070,889.12 = 436,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,014.56x = 1,070,889.12 × 436,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,014.56x = 467,423,824,875.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,423,824,875.84/776,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,338.99

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