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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,724.89, 1,074,870.17 and 456,504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,724.89, 1,074,870.17 and 456,504.73 is: 630,111.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,724.89 : 1,074,870.17 = 456,504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,724.89/1,074,870.17 = 456,504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,724.89x = 1,074,870.17 × 456,504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,724.89x = 490,683,313,483.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,683,313,483.10/778,724.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,111.25

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