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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,232.40, 1,073,977.08 and 438,700.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,232.40, 1,073,977.08 and 438,700.64 is: 605,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,232.40 : 1,073,977.08 = 438,700.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,232.40/1,073,977.08 = 438,700.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,232.40x = 1,073,977.08 × 438,700.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,232.40x = 471,154,432,341.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,154,432,341.33/778,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,416.11

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