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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,573.80, 1,074,429.90 and 439,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,573.80, 1,074,429.90 and 439,039.62 is: 605,873.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,573.80 : 1,074,429.90 = 439,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,573.80/1,074,429.90 = 439,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,573.80x = 1,074,429.90 × 439,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,573.80x = 471,717,295,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,717,295,012.64/778,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,873.58

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