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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,271, 1,076,861.64 and 440,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,271, 1,076,861.64 and 440,761.12 is: 608,299.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,271 : 1,076,861.64 = 440,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,271/1,076,861.64 = 440,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,271x = 1,076,861.64 × 440,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,271x = 474,638,742,531.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,638,742,531.44/780,271
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,299.86

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