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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,844.01, 1,074,858.72 and 434,746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,844.01, 1,074,858.72 and 434,746.90 is: 599,980.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,844.01 : 1,074,858.72 = 434,746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,844.01/1,074,858.72 = 434,746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,844.01x = 1,074,858.72 × 434,746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,844.01x = 467,291,496,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,291,496,457.97/778,844.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,980.86

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