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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,218.20, 1,074,180.38 and 456,032.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,218.20, 1,074,180.38 and 456,032.06 is: 629,464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,218.20 : 1,074,180.38 = 456,032.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,218.20/1,074,180.38 = 456,032.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,218.20x = 1,074,180.38 × 456,032.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,218.20x = 489,860,691,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,860,691,502.98/778,218.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,464.45

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