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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,522.35, 1,074,158.23 and 456,059.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,522.35, 1,074,158.23 and 456,059.45 is: 629,243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,522.35 : 1,074,158.23 = 456,059.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,522.35/1,074,158.23 = 456,059.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,522.35x = 1,074,158.23 × 456,059.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,522.35x = 489,880,009,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,880,009,103.93/778,522.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,243.35

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