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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,843, 1,073,518.38 and 438,373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,843, 1,073,518.38 and 438,373.08 is: 605,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,843 : 1,073,518.38 = 438,373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,843/1,073,518.38 = 438,373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,843x = 1,073,518.38 × 438,373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,843x = 470,601,558,677.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,601,558,677.21/777,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,008.41

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