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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,818.96, 1,074,820.32 and 439,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,818.96, 1,074,820.32 and 439,279.92 is: 606,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,818.96 : 1,074,820.32 = 439,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,818.96/1,074,820.32 = 439,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,818.96x = 1,074,820.32 × 439,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,818.96x = 472,146,984,183.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,146,984,183.97/778,818.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,234.58

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