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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,409, 1,079,750.96 and 438,259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,409, 1,079,750.96 and 438,259.68 is: 604,813.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,409 : 1,079,750.96 = 438,259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,409/1,079,750.96 = 438,259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,409x = 1,079,750.96 × 438,259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,409x = 473,211,310,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,211,310,209.29/782,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,813.22

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