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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,457.86, 1,074,879.93 and 609,174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,457.86, 1,074,879.93 and 609,174.34 is: 841,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,457.86 : 1,074,879.93 = 609,174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,457.86/1,074,879.93 = 609,174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,457.86x = 1,074,879.93 × 609,174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,457.86x = 654,789,271,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,789,271,937.00/778,457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,136.44

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