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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,752.11, 1,074,675.78 and 434,584.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,752.11, 1,074,675.78 and 434,584.46 is: 599,725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,752.11 : 1,074,675.78 = 434,584.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,752.11/1,074,675.78 = 434,584.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,752.11x = 1,074,675.78 × 434,584.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,752.11x = 467,037,393,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,037,393,526.38/778,752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,725.37

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