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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,263, 1,076,850.60 and 440,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,263, 1,076,850.60 and 440,753.12 is: 608,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,263 : 1,076,850.60 = 440,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,263/1,076,850.60 = 440,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,263x = 1,076,850.60 × 440,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,263x = 474,625,261,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,625,261,723.87/780,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,288.82

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