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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,667.76, 1,074,463.92 and 456,303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,667.76, 1,074,463.92 and 456,303.96 is: 629,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,667.76 : 1,074,463.92 = 456,303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,667.76/1,074,463.92 = 456,303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,667.76x = 1,074,463.92 × 456,303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,667.76x = 490,282,141,573.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,282,141,573.12/778,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,642.28

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