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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,266, 1,076,854.74 and 440,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,266, 1,076,854.74 and 440,756.12 is: 608,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,266 : 1,076,854.74 = 440,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,266/1,076,854.74 = 440,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,266x = 1,076,854.74 × 440,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,266x = 474,630,317,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,630,317,006.01/780,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,292.96

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