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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,555.12, 1,073,021.28 and 438,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,555.12, 1,073,021.28 and 438,132.72 is: 604,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,555.12 : 1,073,021.28 = 438,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,555.12/1,073,021.28 = 438,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,555.12x = 1,073,021.28 × 438,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,555.12x = 470,125,732,024.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,125,732,024.28/777,555.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,620.46

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