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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,440.96, 1,079,794.24 and 442,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,440.96, 1,079,794.24 and 442,901.92 is: 611,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,440.96 : 1,079,794.24 = 442,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,440.96/1,079,794.24 = 442,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,440.96x = 1,079,794.24 × 442,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,440.96x = 478,242,942,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,242,942,100.94/782,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,219.21

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