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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,281.30, 1,073,864.43 and 472,518.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,281.30, 1,073,864.43 and 472,518.36 is: 651,975.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,281.30 : 1,073,864.43 = 472,518.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,281.30/1,073,864.43 = 472,518.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,281.30x = 1,073,864.43 × 472,518.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,281.30x = 507,420,659,325.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,420,659,325.94/778,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,975.91

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