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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,262, 1,076,849.22 and 440,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,262, 1,076,849.22 and 440,752.12 is: 608,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,262 : 1,076,849.22 = 440,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,262/1,076,849.22 = 440,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,262x = 1,076,849.22 × 440,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,262x = 474,623,576,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,623,576,635.35/780,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,287.44

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