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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,766, 1,074,690.83 and 452,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,766, 1,074,690.83 and 452,109.32 is: 623,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,766 : 1,074,690.83 = 452,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,766/1,074,690.83 = 452,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,766x = 1,074,690.83 × 452,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,766x = 485,877,738,100.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,877,738,100.99/778,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,907.23

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