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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,455.36, 1,166,980.32 and 279,702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,455.36, 1,166,980.32 and 279,702.72 is: 419,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,455.36 : 1,166,980.32 = 279,702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,455.36/1,166,980.32 = 279,702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,455.36x = 1,166,980.32 × 279,702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,455.36x = 326,407,569,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,407,569,690.47/778,455.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,301.59

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