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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,204.35, 1,166,442.53 and 304,732.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,204.35, 1,166,442.53 and 304,732.35 is: 456,760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,204.35 : 1,166,442.53 = 304,732.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,204.35/1,166,442.53 = 304,732.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,204.35x = 1,166,442.53 × 304,732.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,204.35x = 355,452,771,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,452,771,783.18/778,204.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,760.20

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