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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,950.72, 1,075,001.76 and 439,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,950.72, 1,075,001.76 and 439,295.04 is: 606,255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,950.72 : 1,075,001.76 = 439,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,950.72/1,075,001.76 = 439,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,950.72x = 1,075,001.76 × 439,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,950.72x = 472,242,941,159.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,242,941,159.27/778,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,255.22

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