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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,291.27, 1,072,738.46 and 454,981.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,291.27, 1,072,738.46 and 454,981.83 is: 627,919.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,291.27 : 1,072,738.46 = 454,981.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,291.27/1,072,738.46 = 454,981.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,291.27x = 1,072,738.46 × 454,981.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,291.27x = 488,076,505,367.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,076,505,367.27/777,291.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,919.71

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