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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,094.68, 1,073,778.86 and 438,562.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,094.68, 1,073,778.86 and 438,562.93 is: 605,221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,094.68 : 1,073,778.86 = 438,562.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,094.68/1,073,778.86 = 438,562.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,094.68x = 1,073,778.86 × 438,562.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,094.68x = 470,919,603,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,919,603,013.66/778,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,221.47

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