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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,498.40, 1,071,565.61 and 436,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,498.40, 1,071,565.61 and 436,966.65 is: 603,012.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,498.40 : 1,071,565.61 = 436,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,498.40/1,071,565.61 = 436,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,498.40x = 1,071,565.61 × 436,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,498.40x = 468,238,432,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,238,432,672.07/776,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,012.75

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