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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,729.70, 1,074,876.82 and 456,509.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,729.70, 1,074,876.82 and 456,509.54 is: 630,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,729.70 : 1,074,876.82 = 456,509.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,729.70/1,074,876.82 = 456,509.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,729.70x = 1,074,876.82 × 456,509.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,729.70x = 490,691,522,654.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,691,522,654.86/778,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,117.90

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