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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,272.60, 1,166,544.90 and 304,800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,272.60, 1,166,544.90 and 304,800.60 is: 456,862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,272.60 : 1,166,544.90 = 304,800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,272.60/1,166,544.90 = 304,800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,272.60x = 1,166,544.90 × 304,800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,272.60x = 355,563,585,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,563,585,446.94/778,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,862.53

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