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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,218.70, 1,166,234.55 and 618,567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,218.70, 1,166,234.55 and 618,567.70 is: 926,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,218.70 : 1,166,234.55 = 618,567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,218.70/1,166,234.55 = 618,567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,218.70x = 1,166,234.55 × 618,567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,218.70x = 721,395,023,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,395,023,254.04/778,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926,982.38

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