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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,515.20, 1,168,233.60 and 513,043.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,515.20, 1,168,233.60 and 513,043.20 is: 769,868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,515.20 : 1,168,233.60 = 513,043.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,515.20/1,168,233.60 = 513,043.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,515.20x = 1,168,233.60 × 513,043.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,515.20x = 599,354,304,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,354,304,491.52/778,515.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,868.47

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