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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,229.66, 1,159,607.75 and 693,337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,229.66, 1,159,607.75 and 693,337.50 is: 1,033,113.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,229.66 : 1,159,607.75 = 693,337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,229.66/1,159,607.75 = 693,337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,229.66x = 1,159,607.75 × 693,337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,229.66x = 803,999,534,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,999,534,898.94/778,229.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,113.45

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