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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,391.28, 1,074,178.14 and 438,857.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,391.28, 1,074,178.14 and 438,857.10 is: 605,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,391.28 : 1,074,178.14 = 438,857.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,391.28/1,074,178.14 = 438,857.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,391.28x = 1,074,178.14 × 438,857.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,391.28x = 471,410,703,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,410,703,403.79/778,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,621.77

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