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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,989.20, 1,167,020.28 and 378,153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,989.20, 1,167,020.28 and 378,153.36 is: 567,247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,989.20 : 1,167,020.28 = 378,153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,989.20/1,167,020.28 = 378,153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,989.20x = 1,167,020.28 × 378,153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,989.20x = 441,312,640,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,312,640,070.14/777,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,247.77

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