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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,004.16, 1,073,664.72 and 433,836.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,004.16, 1,073,664.72 and 433,836.73 is: 598,705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,004.16 : 1,073,664.72 = 433,836.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,004.16/1,073,664.72 = 433,836.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,004.16x = 1,073,664.72 × 433,836.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,004.16x = 465,795,186,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,795,186,543.88/778,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,705.27

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