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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,929.52, 1,078,948.02 and 437,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,929.52, 1,078,948.02 and 437,747.56 is: 604,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,929.52 : 1,078,948.02 = 437,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,929.52/1,078,948.02 = 437,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,929.52x = 1,078,948.02 × 437,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,929.52x = 472,306,863,121.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,306,863,121.83/781,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,027.41

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