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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,121.02, 1,167,283.60 and 304,744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,121.02, 1,167,283.60 and 304,744.86 is: 457,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,121.02 : 1,167,283.60 = 304,744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,121.02/1,167,283.60 = 304,744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,121.02x = 1,167,283.60 × 304,744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,121.02x = 355,723,677,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,723,677,262.30/778,121.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,157.26

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