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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,104.08, 1,073,791.80 and 438,572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,104.08, 1,073,791.80 and 438,572.33 is: 605,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,104.08 : 1,073,791.80 = 438,572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,104.08/1,073,791.80 = 438,572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,104.08x = 1,073,791.80 × 438,572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,104.08x = 470,935,371,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,935,371,660.89/778,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,234.42

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