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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,279.20, 1,168,293.60 and 601,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,279.20, 1,168,293.60 and 601,569.60 is: 903,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,279.20 : 1,168,293.60 = 601,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,279.20/1,168,293.60 = 601,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,279.20x = 1,168,293.60 × 601,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,279.20x = 702,809,913,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,809,913,634.56/778,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,030.58

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