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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,887.40, 1,092,017 and 778,887.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,887.40, 1,092,017 and 778,887.40 is: 1,092,017

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,887.40 : 1,092,017 = 778,887.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,887.40/1,092,017 = 778,887.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,887.40x = 1,092,017 × 778,887.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,887.40x = 850,558,281,885.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,558,281,885.80/778,887.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,017

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