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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,307.20, 1,073,940.42 and 438,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,307.20, 1,073,940.42 and 438,709.84 is: 605,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,307.20 : 1,073,940.42 = 438,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,307.20/1,073,940.42 = 438,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,307.20x = 1,073,940.42 × 438,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,307.20x = 471,148,229,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,148,229,827.73/778,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,349.96

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