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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,045.04, 1,079,244.90 and 442,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,045.04, 1,079,244.90 and 442,506 is: 610,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,045.04 : 1,079,244.90 = 442,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,045.04/1,079,244.90 = 442,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,045.04x = 1,079,244.90 × 442,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,045.04x = 477,572,343,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,572,343,719.40/782,045.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610,671.15

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