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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,322.02, 1,079,481.08 and 455,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,322.02, 1,079,481.08 and 455,688.81 is: 628,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,322.02 : 1,079,481.08 = 455,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,322.02/1,079,481.08 = 455,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,322.02x = 1,079,481.08 × 455,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,322.02x = 491,907,446,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,907,446,484.27/782,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,778.73

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