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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,568.92, 1,078,767.88 and 442,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,568.92, 1,078,767.88 and 442,234 is: 610,397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,568.92 : 1,078,767.88 = 442,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,568.92/1,078,767.88 = 442,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,568.92x = 1,078,767.88 × 442,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,568.92x = 477,067,834,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,067,834,643.92/781,568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,397.65

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