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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,130, 1,073,901.96 and 456,110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,130, 1,073,901.96 and 456,110.66 is: 629,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,130 : 1,073,901.96 = 456,110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,130/1,073,901.96 = 456,110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,130x = 1,073,901.96 × 456,110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,130x = 489,818,131,750.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,818,131,750.89/778,130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,481.10

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