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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,979.20, 1,156,468.80 and 202,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,979.20, 1,156,468.80 and 202,359.20 is: 303,538.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,979.20 : 1,156,468.80 = 202,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,979.20/1,156,468.80 = 202,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,979.20x = 1,156,468.80 × 202,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,979.20x = 234,022,101,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,022,101,192.96/770,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,538.80

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