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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,226.63, 1,073,969.15 and 438,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,226.63, 1,073,969.15 and 438,694.88 is: 605,408.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,226.63 : 1,073,969.15 = 438,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,226.63/1,073,969.15 = 438,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,226.63x = 1,073,969.15 × 438,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,226.63x = 471,144,759,819.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,144,759,819.63/778,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,408.17

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