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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,368.76, 1,074,107.19 and 438,815.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,368.76, 1,074,107.19 and 438,815.14 is: 605,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,368.76 : 1,074,107.19 = 438,815.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,368.76/1,074,107.19 = 438,815.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,368.76x = 1,074,107.19 × 438,815.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,368.76x = 471,334,496,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,334,496,954.86/778,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,541.38

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