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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,539.34, 1,074,384.48 and 439,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,539.34, 1,074,384.48 and 439,007.68 is: 605,830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,539.34 : 1,074,384.48 = 439,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,539.34/1,074,384.48 = 439,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,539.34x = 1,074,384.48 × 439,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,539.34x = 471,663,037,992.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,663,037,992.81/778,539.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,830.71

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