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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,542.84, 1,074,389.31 and 439,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,542.84, 1,074,389.31 and 439,011.18 is: 605,835.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,542.84 : 1,074,389.31 = 439,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,542.84/1,074,389.31 = 439,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,542.84x = 1,074,389.31 × 439,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,542.84x = 471,668,918,762.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,668,918,762.49/778,542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,835.54

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