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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,383.28, 1,074,144.56 and 456,307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,383.28, 1,074,144.56 and 456,307.89 is: 629,690.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,383.28 : 1,074,144.56 = 456,307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,383.28/1,074,144.56 = 456,307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,383.28x = 1,074,144.56 × 456,307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,383.28x = 490,140,637,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,140,637,728.58/778,383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,690.60

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