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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,609.56, 1,071,471 and 437,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,609.56, 1,071,471 and 437,012.20 is: 602,936.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,609.56 : 1,071,471 = 437,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,609.56/1,071,471 = 437,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,609.56x = 1,071,471 × 437,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,609.56x = 468,245,898,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,245,898,946.20/776,609.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,936.05

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