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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,102.58, 1,073,789.73 and 438,570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,102.58, 1,073,789.73 and 438,570.83 is: 605,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,102.58 : 1,073,789.73 = 438,570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,102.58/1,073,789.73 = 438,570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,102.58x = 1,073,789.73 × 438,570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,102.58x = 470,932,847,762.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,932,847,762.63/778,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,232.35

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