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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,032.49, 1,073,689.52 and 433,890.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,032.49, 1,073,689.52 and 433,890.18 is: 598,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,032.49 : 1,073,689.52 = 433,890.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,032.49/1,073,689.52 = 433,890.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,032.49x = 1,073,689.52 × 433,890.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,032.49x = 465,863,333,778.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,863,333,778.46/778,032.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,771.05

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