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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,383.44, 1,074,144.77 and 456,308.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,383.44, 1,074,144.77 and 456,308.05 is: 629,690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,383.44 : 1,074,144.77 = 456,308.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,383.44/1,074,144.77 = 456,308.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,383.44x = 1,074,144.77 × 456,308.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,383.44x = 490,140,905,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,140,905,416.40/778,383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,690.82

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