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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,374, 1,081,057.20 and 443,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,374, 1,081,057.20 and 443,865.20 is: 612,534.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,374 : 1,081,057.20 = 443,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,374/1,081,057.20 = 443,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,374x = 1,081,057.20 × 443,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,374x = 479,843,670,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,843,670,289.44/783,374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,534.59

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