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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,978.38, 1,075,169.52 and 456,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,978.38, 1,075,169.52 and 456,792.28 is: 630,478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,978.38 : 1,075,169.52 = 456,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,978.38/1,075,169.52 = 456,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,978.38x = 1,075,169.52 × 456,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,978.38x = 491,129,136,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,129,136,427.31/778,978.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,478.52

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