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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,218.40, 1,073,758.48 and 472,288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,218.40, 1,073,758.48 and 472,288 is: 651,646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,218.40 : 1,073,758.48 = 472,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,218.40/1,073,758.48 = 472,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,218.40x = 1,073,758.48 × 472,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,218.40x = 507,123,245,002.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,123,245,002.24/778,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,646.43

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