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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,154.59, 1,073,855.24 and 434,012.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,154.59, 1,073,855.24 and 434,012.81 is: 598,938.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,154.59 : 1,073,855.24 = 434,012.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,154.59/1,073,855.24 = 434,012.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,154.59x = 1,073,855.24 × 434,012.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,154.59x = 466,066,924,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,066,924,333.83/778,154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,938.73

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