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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,448.63, 1,078,566.60 and 509,030.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,448.63, 1,078,566.60 and 509,030.45 is: 702,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,448.63 : 1,078,566.60 = 509,030.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,448.63/1,078,566.60 = 509,030.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,448.63x = 1,078,566.60 × 509,030.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,448.63x = 549,023,241,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,023,241,752.97/781,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,571.12

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