Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,902.40, 1,092,038 and 778,902.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 778,902.40, 1,092,038 and 778,902.40 is: 1,092,038
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
778,902.40 : 1,092,038 = 778,902.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
778,902.40/1,092,038 = 778,902.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
778,902.40x = 1,092,038 × 778,902.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
778,902.40x = 850,591,019,091.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 850,591,019,091.20/778,902.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,092,038
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