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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,724.88, 1,074,638.32 and 434,557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,724.88, 1,074,638.32 and 434,557.19 is: 599,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,724.88 : 1,074,638.32 = 434,557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,724.88/1,074,638.32 = 434,557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,724.88x = 1,074,638.32 × 434,557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,724.88x = 466,991,810,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,991,810,205.72/778,724.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,687.80

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