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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,512.80, 1,167,769.20 and 498,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,512.80, 1,167,769.20 and 498,346.40 is: 747,519.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,512.80 : 1,167,769.20 = 498,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,512.80/1,167,769.20 = 498,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,512.80x = 1,167,769.20 × 498,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,512.80x = 581,953,576,850.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,953,576,850.88/778,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,519.60

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