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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,250.72, 1,072,608.22 and 450,627.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,250.72, 1,072,608.22 and 450,627.21 is: 621,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,250.72 : 1,072,608.22 = 450,627.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,250.72/1,072,608.22 = 450,627.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,250.72x = 1,072,608.22 × 450,627.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,250.72x = 483,346,443,607.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,346,443,607.89/777,250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,866.83

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