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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,403.34, 1,074,194.73 and 438,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,403.34, 1,074,194.73 and 438,869.16 is: 605,638.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,403.34 : 1,074,194.73 = 438,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,403.34/1,074,194.73 = 438,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,403.34x = 1,074,194.73 × 438,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,403.34x = 471,430,938,831.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,430,938,831.53/778,403.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,638.38

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