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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,575.58, 1,074,358.29 and 451,837.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,575.58, 1,074,358.29 and 451,837.78 is: 623,492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,575.58 : 1,074,358.29 = 451,837.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,575.58/1,074,358.29 = 451,837.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,575.58x = 1,074,358.29 × 451,837.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,575.58x = 485,435,664,678.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,435,664,678.20/778,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,492.02

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