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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,625.43, 1,074,299.72 and 456,162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,625.43, 1,074,299.72 and 456,162.09 is: 629,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,625.43 : 1,074,299.72 = 456,162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,625.43/1,074,299.72 = 456,162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,625.43x = 1,074,299.72 × 456,162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,625.43x = 490,054,803,280.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,054,803,280.80/778,625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,384.53

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