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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,749.52, 1,074,672.84 and 439,216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,749.52, 1,074,672.84 and 439,216.72 is: 606,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,749.52 : 1,074,672.84 = 439,216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,749.52/1,074,672.84 = 439,216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,749.52x = 1,074,672.84 × 439,216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,749.52x = 472,014,279,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,014,279,857.89/778,749.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,118.23

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