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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,041.89, 1,072,394.57 and 454,732.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,041.89, 1,072,394.57 and 454,732.76 is: 627,576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,041.89 : 1,072,394.57 = 454,732.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,041.89/1,072,394.57 = 454,732.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,041.89x = 1,072,394.57 × 454,732.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,041.89x = 487,652,942,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,652,942,625.11/777,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,576.13

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