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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,208.41, 1,074,166.92 and 456,022.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,208.41, 1,074,166.92 and 456,022.31 is: 629,451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,208.41 : 1,074,166.92 = 456,022.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,208.41/1,074,166.92 = 456,022.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,208.41x = 1,074,166.92 × 456,022.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,208.41x = 489,844,074,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,844,074,813.15/778,208.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,451.02

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