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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,518.48, 1,074,355.64 and 438,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,518.48, 1,074,355.64 and 438,986.72 is: 605,801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,518.48 : 1,074,355.64 = 438,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,518.48/1,074,355.64 = 438,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,518.48x = 1,074,355.64 × 438,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,518.48x = 471,627,858,517.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,627,858,517.10/778,518.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,801.75

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