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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,934.56, 1,072,271.92 and 437,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,934.56, 1,072,271.92 and 437,468.96 is: 603,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,934.56 : 1,072,271.92 = 437,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,934.56/1,072,271.92 = 437,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,934.56x = 1,072,271.92 × 437,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,934.56x = 469,085,681,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,085,681,679.60/776,934.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,764.73

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