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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,749.84, 1,078,804.44 and 442,218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,749.84, 1,078,804.44 and 442,218 is: 610,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,749.84 : 1,078,804.44 = 442,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,749.84/1,078,804.44 = 442,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,749.84x = 1,078,804.44 × 442,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,749.84x = 477,066,741,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,066,741,847.92/781,749.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,254.99

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