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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,511.32, 1,071,583.46 and 436,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,511.32, 1,071,583.46 and 436,979.60 is: 603,030.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,511.32 : 1,071,583.46 = 436,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,511.32/1,071,583.46 = 436,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,511.32x = 1,071,583.46 × 436,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,511.32x = 468,260,111,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,260,111,717.42/776,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,030.63

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