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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,428.62, 1,074,308.59 and 472,480.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,428.62, 1,074,308.59 and 472,480.99 is: 652,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,428.62 : 1,074,308.59 = 472,480.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,428.62/1,074,308.59 = 472,480.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,428.62x = 1,074,308.59 × 472,480.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,428.62x = 507,590,384,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,590,384,073.53/778,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,070.56

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