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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,033.33, 1,166,583.43 and 304,154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,033.33, 1,166,583.43 and 304,154.17 is: 456,048.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,033.33 : 1,166,583.43 = 304,154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,033.33/1,166,583.43 = 304,154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,033.33x = 1,166,583.43 × 304,154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,033.33x = 354,821,214,887.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,821,214,887.40/778,033.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,048.86

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