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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,282.32, 1,073,950.92 and 574,444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,282.32, 1,073,950.92 and 574,444.56 is: 792,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,282.32 : 1,073,950.92 = 574,444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,282.32/1,073,950.92 = 574,444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,282.32x = 1,073,950.92 × 574,444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,282.32x = 616,925,263,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,925,263,701.00/778,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792,675.42

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