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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,383.76, 1,167,575.64 and 358,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,383.76, 1,167,575.64 and 358,013.20 is: 537,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,383.76 : 1,167,575.64 = 358,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,383.76/1,167,575.64 = 358,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,383.76x = 1,167,575.64 × 358,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,383.76x = 418,007,491,118.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,007,491,118.45/778,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,019.80

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