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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,278, 1,076,871.30 and 440,768.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,278, 1,076,871.30 and 440,768.12 is: 608,309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,278 : 1,076,871.30 = 440,768.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,278/1,076,871.30 = 440,768.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,278x = 1,076,871.30 × 440,768.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,278x = 474,650,538,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,650,538,382.96/780,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,309.52

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