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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,282.30, 1,073,865.81 and 472,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,282.30, 1,073,865.81 and 472,519.36 is: 651,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,282.30 : 1,073,865.81 = 472,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,282.30/1,073,865.81 = 472,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,282.30x = 1,073,865.81 × 472,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,282.30x = 507,422,385,267.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,422,385,267.08/778,282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,977.29

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