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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913,882, 1,258,903.74 and 777,479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913,882, 1,258,903.74 and 777,479.08 is: 1,071,004.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913,882 : 1,258,903.74 = 777,479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913,882/1,258,903.74 = 777,479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913,882x = 1,258,903.74 × 777,479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913,882x = 978,771,321,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,771,321,583.76/913,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071,004.05

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