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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,528.80, 1,167,793.20 and 424,234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,528.80, 1,167,793.20 and 424,234.80 is: 636,352.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,528.80 : 1,167,793.20 = 424,234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,528.80/1,167,793.20 = 424,234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,528.80x = 1,167,793.20 × 424,234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,528.80x = 495,418,514,643.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,418,514,643.36/778,528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,352.20

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