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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,870.16, 1,079,082.54 and 437,837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,870.16, 1,079,082.54 and 437,837.12 is: 604,272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,870.16 : 1,079,082.54 = 437,837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,870.16/1,079,082.54 = 437,837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,870.16x = 1,079,082.54 × 437,837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,870.16x = 472,462,391,555.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,462,391,555.89/781,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,272.19

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