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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,748.52, 1,074,671.46 and 439,215.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,748.52, 1,074,671.46 and 439,215.72 is: 606,116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,748.52 : 1,074,671.46 = 439,215.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,748.52/1,074,671.46 = 439,215.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,748.52x = 1,074,671.46 × 439,215.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,748.52x = 472,012,599,067.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,012,599,067.35/778,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,116.85

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