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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,189.88, 1,074,401.72 and 488,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,189.88, 1,074,401.72 and 488,198.96 is: 674,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,189.88 : 1,074,401.72 = 488,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,189.88/1,074,401.72 = 488,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,189.88x = 1,074,401.72 × 488,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,189.88x = 524,521,802,326.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,521,802,326.21/778,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,028.04

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