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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,281, 1,076,875.44 and 440,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,281, 1,076,875.44 and 440,771.12 is: 608,313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,281 : 1,076,875.44 = 440,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,281/1,076,875.44 = 440,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,281x = 1,076,875.44 × 440,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,281x = 474,655,593,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,655,593,789.29/780,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,313.66

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