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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,382.69, 1,074,143.74 and 456,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,382.69, 1,074,143.74 and 456,307.30 is: 629,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,382.69 : 1,074,143.74 = 456,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,382.69/1,074,143.74 = 456,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,382.69x = 1,074,143.74 × 456,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,382.69x = 490,139,624,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,139,624,440.58/778,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,689.78

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