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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777,998.80, 1,166,998.20 and 462,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777,998.80, 1,166,998.20 and 462,293.20 is: 693,439.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777,998.80 : 1,166,998.20 = 462,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777,998.80/1,166,998.20 = 462,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777,998.80x = 1,166,998.20 × 462,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777,998.80x = 539,495,332,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,495,332,272.24/777,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,439.80

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