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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,160.21, 1,073,863.00 and 434,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,160.21, 1,073,863.00 and 434,018.44 is: 598,946.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,160.21 : 1,073,863.00 = 434,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,160.21/1,073,863.00 = 434,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,160.21x = 1,073,863.00 × 434,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,160.21x = 466,076,340,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,076,340,264.02/778,160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,946.51

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