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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,351.92, 1,074,123.88 and 438,817.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,351.92, 1,074,123.88 and 438,817.74 is: 605,567.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,351.92 : 1,074,123.88 = 438,817.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,351.92/1,074,123.88 = 438,817.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,351.92x = 1,074,123.88 × 438,817.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,351.92x = 471,344,612,404.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,344,612,404.59/778,351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,567.48

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