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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,109.08, 1,073,798.72 and 438,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,109.08, 1,073,798.72 and 438,577.32 is: 605,241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,109.08 : 1,073,798.72 = 438,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,109.08/1,073,798.72 = 438,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,109.08x = 1,073,798.72 × 438,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,109.08x = 470,943,764,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,943,764,837.03/778,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,241.32

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