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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,080.40, 1,080,393.92 and 438,866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,080.40, 1,080,393.92 and 438,866 is: 605,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,080.40 : 1,080,393.92 = 438,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,080.40/1,080,393.92 = 438,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,080.40x = 1,080,393.92 × 438,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,080.40x = 474,148,158,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,148,158,094.72/783,080.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,491.03

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