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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,459.86, 1,074,882.69 and 609,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,459.86, 1,074,882.69 and 609,176.34 is: 841,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,459.86 : 1,074,882.69 = 609,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,459.86/1,074,882.69 = 609,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,459.86x = 1,074,882.69 × 609,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,459.86x = 654,793,103,023.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,793,103,023.56/778,459.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841,139.20

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