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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,312.42, 1,082,262.14 and 440,103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,312.42, 1,082,262.14 and 440,103.28 is: 607,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,312.42 : 1,082,262.14 = 440,103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,312.42/1,082,262.14 = 440,103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,312.42x = 1,082,262.14 × 440,103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,312.42x = 476,307,117,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,307,117,633.82/784,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,292.59

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