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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,408.20, 1,167,612.30 and 463,480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,408.20, 1,167,612.30 and 463,480.20 is: 695,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,408.20 : 1,167,612.30 = 463,480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,408.20/1,167,612.30 = 463,480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,408.20x = 1,167,612.30 × 463,480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,408.20x = 541,165,182,326.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,165,182,326.46/778,408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,220.30

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