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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,348, 1,073,008.71 and 455,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,348, 1,073,008.71 and 455,161.68 is: 628,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,348 : 1,073,008.71 = 455,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,348/1,073,008.71 = 455,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,348x = 1,073,008.71 × 455,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,348x = 488,392,447,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,392,447,098.23/777,348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,280.32

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