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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,145.16, 1,078,034.58 and 437,094.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,145.16, 1,078,034.58 and 437,094.42 is: 603,220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,145.16 : 1,078,034.58 = 437,094.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,145.16/1,078,034.58 = 437,094.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,145.16x = 1,078,034.58 × 437,094.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,145.16x = 471,202,899,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,202,899,485.04/781,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,220.66

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