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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,094.59, 1,074,656.28 and 523,002.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,094.59, 1,074,656.28 and 523,002.91 is: 722,339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,094.59 : 1,074,656.28 = 523,002.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,094.59/1,074,656.28 = 523,002.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,094.59x = 1,074,656.28 × 523,002.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,094.59x = 562,048,361,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,048,361,689.78/778,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,339.38

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