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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,720.66, 1,077,396.47 and 436,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,720.66, 1,077,396.47 and 436,569.08 is: 602,466.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,720.66 : 1,077,396.47 = 436,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,720.66/1,077,396.47 = 436,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,720.66x = 1,077,396.47 × 436,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,720.66x = 470,357,985,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,357,985,703.15/780,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,466.43

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