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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,244.04, 1,074,143.76 and 491,581.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,244.04, 1,074,143.76 and 491,581.80 is: 678,488.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,244.04 : 1,074,143.76 = 491,581.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,244.04/1,074,143.76 = 491,581.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,244.04x = 1,074,143.76 × 491,581.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,244.04x = 528,029,522,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,029,522,999.57/778,244.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,488.36

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