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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,946.36, 1,074,273.03 and 506,916.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,946.36, 1,074,273.03 and 506,916.36 is: 699,106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,946.36 : 1,074,273.03 = 506,916.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,946.36/1,074,273.03 = 506,916.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,946.36x = 1,074,273.03 × 506,916.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,946.36x = 544,566,574,013.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,566,574,013.77/778,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,106.65

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