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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,162.01, 1,073,865.47 and 434,020.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,162.01, 1,073,865.47 and 434,020.21 is: 598,948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,162.01 : 1,073,865.47 = 434,020.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,162.01/1,073,865.47 = 434,020.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,162.01x = 1,073,865.47 × 434,020.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,162.01x = 466,079,311,946.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,079,311,946.38/778,162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,948.95

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