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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,534.46, 1,077,158.55 and 440,995.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,534.46, 1,077,158.55 and 440,995.42 is: 608,585.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,534.46 : 1,077,158.55 = 440,995.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,534.46/1,077,158.55 = 440,995.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,534.46x = 1,077,158.55 × 440,995.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,534.46x = 475,021,987,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,021,987,163.84/780,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,585.54

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