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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,429.20, 1,168,518.60 and 601,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,429.20, 1,168,518.60 and 601,719.60 is: 903,255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,429.20 : 1,168,518.60 = 601,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,429.20/1,168,518.60 = 601,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,429.20x = 1,168,518.60 × 601,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,429.20x = 703,120,544,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,120,544,584.56/778,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903,255.61

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