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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,501.78, 1,071,570.26 and 436,970.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,501.78, 1,071,570.26 and 436,970.03 is: 603,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,501.78 : 1,071,570.26 = 436,970.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,501.78/1,071,570.26 = 436,970.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,501.78x = 1,071,570.26 × 436,970.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,501.78x = 468,244,084,393.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,244,084,393.88/776,501.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,017.40

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