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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,729.05, 1,074,648.52 and 434,579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,729.05, 1,074,648.52 and 434,579.55 is: 599,721.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,729.05 : 1,074,648.52 = 434,579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,729.05/1,074,648.52 = 434,579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,729.05x = 1,074,648.52 × 434,579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,729.05x = 467,020,266,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,020,266,743.06/778,729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,721.13

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