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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,281.60, 1,167,422.40 and 304,809.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,281.60, 1,167,422.40 and 304,809.60 is: 457,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,281.60 : 1,167,422.40 = 304,809.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,281.60/1,167,422.40 = 304,809.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,281.60x = 1,167,422.40 × 304,809.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,281.60x = 355,841,554,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,841,554,775.04/778,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,214.40

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