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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,343.04, 1,078,202.40 and 437,120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,343.04, 1,078,202.40 and 437,120.16 is: 603,197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,343.04 : 1,078,202.40 = 437,120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,343.04/1,078,202.40 = 437,120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,343.04x = 1,078,202.40 × 437,120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,343.04x = 471,304,005,600.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,304,005,600.38/781,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,197.29

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