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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,465.40, 1,071,521.82 and 436,933.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,465.40, 1,071,521.82 and 436,933.92 is: 602,968.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,465.40 : 1,071,521.82 = 436,933.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,465.40/1,071,521.82 = 436,933.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,465.40x = 1,071,521.82 × 436,933.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,465.40x = 468,184,229,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,184,229,178.13/776,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,968.57

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