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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,567.92, 1,078,766.50 and 442,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,567.92, 1,078,766.50 and 442,233 is: 610,396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,567.92 : 1,078,766.50 = 442,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,567.92/1,078,766.50 = 442,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,567.92x = 1,078,766.50 × 442,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,567.92x = 477,066,145,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,066,145,594.50/781,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,396.27

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