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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,426.80, 1,167,640.20 and 424,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,426.80, 1,167,640.20 and 424,132.80 is: 636,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,426.80 : 1,167,640.20 = 424,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,426.80/1,167,640.20 = 424,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,426.80x = 1,167,640.20 × 424,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,426.80x = 495,234,507,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,234,507,418.56/778,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,199.20

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