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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,548.84, 1,074,397.56 and 439,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,548.84, 1,074,397.56 and 439,017.12 is: 605,843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,548.84 : 1,074,397.56 = 439,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,548.84/1,074,397.56 = 439,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,548.84x = 1,074,397.56 × 439,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,548.84x = 471,678,922,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,678,922,526.23/778,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,843.72

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