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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,251.28, 1,076,834.34 and 440,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,251.28, 1,076,834.34 and 440,741.40 is: 608,272.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,251.28 : 1,076,834.34 = 440,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,251.28/1,076,834.34 = 440,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,251.28x = 1,076,834.34 × 440,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,251.28x = 474,605,474,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,605,474,579.68/780,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,272.60

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