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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,822.80, 1,164,401.40 and 462,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,822.80, 1,164,401.40 and 462,117.20 is: 691,789.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,822.80 : 1,164,401.40 = 462,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,822.80/1,164,401.40 = 462,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,822.80x = 1,164,401.40 × 462,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,822.80x = 538,089,914,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,089,914,644.08/777,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,789.85

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