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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,004.66, 1,073,665.41 and 433,837.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,004.66, 1,073,665.41 and 433,837.23 is: 598,705.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,004.66 : 1,073,665.41 = 433,837.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,004.66/1,073,665.41 = 433,837.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,004.66x = 1,073,665.41 × 433,837.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,004.66x = 465,796,022,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,796,022,052.89/778,004.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,705.96

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