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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,427.30, 1,072,482.96 and 454,937.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,427.30, 1,072,482.96 and 454,937.86 is: 627,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,427.30 : 1,072,482.96 = 454,937.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,427.30/1,072,482.96 = 454,937.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,427.30x = 1,072,482.96 × 454,937.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,427.30x = 487,913,102,708.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,913,102,708.87/777,427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,599.65

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