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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,204.45, 1,080,802.59 and 434,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,204.45, 1,080,802.59 and 434,342.82 is: 599,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,204.45 : 1,080,802.59 = 434,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,204.45/1,080,802.59 = 434,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,204.45x = 1,080,802.59 × 434,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,204.45x = 469,438,844,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,438,844,803.90/783,204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,382.25

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