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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,542, 1,078,527.96 and 442,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,542, 1,078,527.96 and 442,002.96 is: 609,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,542 : 1,078,527.96 = 442,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,542/1,078,527.96 = 442,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,542x = 1,078,527.96 × 442,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,542x = 476,712,550,762.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,712,550,762.76/781,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,964.08

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