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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,382.28, 1,074,143.18 and 456,306.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,382.28, 1,074,143.18 and 456,306.89 is: 629,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,382.28 : 1,074,143.18 = 456,306.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,382.28/1,074,143.18 = 456,306.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,382.28x = 1,074,143.18 × 456,306.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,382.28x = 490,138,933,880.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,138,933,880.51/778,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,689.22

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