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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,012.32, 1,166,551.92 and 356,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,012.32, 1,166,551.92 and 356,760.48 is: 534,926.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,012.32 : 1,166,551.92 = 356,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,012.32/1,166,551.92 = 356,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,012.32x = 1,166,551.92 × 356,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,012.32x = 416,179,622,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,179,622,924.12/778,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,926.78

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