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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,240.30, 1,073,788.50 and 472,309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,240.30, 1,073,788.50 and 472,309.78 is: 651,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,240.30 : 1,073,788.50 = 472,309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,240.30/1,073,788.50 = 472,309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,240.30x = 1,073,788.50 × 472,309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,240.30x = 507,160,810,201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,160,810,201.53/778,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,676.37

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