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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,385.46, 1,079,717.61 and 442,846.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,385.46, 1,079,717.61 and 442,846.42 is: 611,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,385.46 : 1,079,717.61 = 442,846.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,385.46/1,079,717.61 = 442,846.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,385.46x = 1,079,717.61 × 442,846.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,385.46x = 478,149,078,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,149,078,199.46/782,385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,142.59

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