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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,601.60, 1,155,902.40 and 518,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,601.60, 1,155,902.40 and 518,659.20 is: 777,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,601.60 : 1,155,902.40 = 518,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,601.60/1,155,902.40 = 518,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,601.60x = 1,155,902.40 × 518,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,601.60x = 599,519,414,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,519,414,062.08/770,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,988.80

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