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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,503.78, 1,071,573.02 and 436,972.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,503.78, 1,071,573.02 and 436,972.03 is: 603,020.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,503.78 : 1,071,573.02 = 436,972.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,503.78/1,071,573.02 = 436,972.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,503.78x = 1,071,573.02 × 436,972.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,503.78x = 468,247,437,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,247,437,842.63/776,503.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,020.17

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