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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,484.34, 1,074,308.58 and 438,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,484.34, 1,074,308.58 and 438,952.68 is: 605,754.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,484.34 : 1,074,308.58 = 438,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,484.34/1,074,308.58 = 438,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,484.34x = 1,074,308.58 × 438,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,484.34x = 471,570,630,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,570,630,337.99/778,484.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,754.81

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