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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,403.74, 1,072,450.62 and 454,916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,403.74, 1,072,450.62 and 454,916.01 is: 627,569.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,403.74 : 1,072,450.62 = 454,916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,403.74/1,072,450.62 = 454,916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,403.74x = 1,072,450.62 × 454,916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,403.74x = 487,874,956,972.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,874,956,972.43/777,403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,569.60

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