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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,846, 1,073,427.48 and 438,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,846, 1,073,427.48 and 438,326.40 is: 604,890.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,846 : 1,073,427.48 = 438,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,846/1,073,427.48 = 438,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,846x = 1,073,427.48 × 438,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,846x = 470,511,602,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,511,602,969.47/777,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,890.43

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