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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,070.68, 1,166,775.54 and 304,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,070.68, 1,166,775.54 and 304,680.76 is: 456,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,070.68 : 1,166,775.54 = 304,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,070.68/1,166,775.54 = 304,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,070.68x = 1,166,775.54 × 304,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,070.68x = 355,494,058,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,494,058,276.61/778,070.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,891.73

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