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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,005.41, 1,073,666.45 and 433,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,005.41, 1,073,666.45 and 433,837.98 is: 598,707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,005.41 : 1,073,666.45 = 433,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,005.41/1,073,666.45 = 433,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,005.41x = 1,073,666.45 × 433,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,005.41x = 465,797,283,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,797,283,861.77/778,005.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,707.00

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