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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,038.96, 1,166,777.62 and 328,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,038.96, 1,166,777.62 and 328,794.53 is: 493,073.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,038.96 : 1,166,777.62 = 328,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,038.96/1,166,777.62 = 328,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,038.96x = 1,166,777.62 × 328,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,038.96x = 383,630,099,182.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,630,099,182.42/778,038.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,073.12

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