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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,766.30, 1,074,751.44 and 434,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,766.30, 1,074,751.44 and 434,669.36 is: 599,873.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,766.30 : 1,074,751.44 = 434,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,766.30/1,074,751.44 = 434,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,766.30x = 1,074,751.44 × 434,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,766.30x = 467,161,517,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,161,517,222.46/778,766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,873.82

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