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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,727.52, 1,075,963.92 and 440,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,727.52, 1,075,963.92 and 440,229.28 is: 607,482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,727.52 : 1,075,963.92 = 440,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,727.52/1,075,963.92 = 440,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,727.52x = 1,075,963.92 × 440,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,727.52x = 473,670,821,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,670,821,807.58/779,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,482.50

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