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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,218.32, 1,073,935.92 and 455,859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,218.32, 1,073,935.92 and 455,859.32 is: 629,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,218.32 : 1,073,935.92 = 455,859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,218.32/1,073,935.92 = 455,859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,218.32x = 1,073,935.92 × 455,859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,218.32x = 489,563,698,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,563,698,214.77/778,218.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,082.72

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