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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,279, 1,076,872.68 and 440,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,279, 1,076,872.68 and 440,769.12 is: 608,310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,279 : 1,076,872.68 = 440,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,279/1,076,872.68 = 440,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,279x = 1,076,872.68 × 440,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,279x = 474,652,223,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,652,223,515.64/780,279
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,310.90

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