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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,455.36, 1,074,876.48 and 609,171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,455.36, 1,074,876.48 and 609,171.84 is: 841,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,455.36 : 1,074,876.48 = 609,171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,455.36/1,074,876.48 = 609,171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,455.36x = 1,074,876.48 × 609,171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,455.36x = 654,784,483,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,784,483,094.32/778,455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,132.99

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