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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,382.42, 1,074,143.36 and 456,307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,382.42, 1,074,143.36 and 456,307.02 is: 629,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,382.42 : 1,074,143.36 = 456,307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,382.42/1,074,143.36 = 456,307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,382.42x = 1,074,143.36 × 456,307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,382.42x = 490,139,153,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,139,153,372.85/778,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,689.40

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