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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,540.40, 1,167,983.40 and 357,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,540.40, 1,167,983.40 and 357,714.80 is: 536,651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,540.40 : 1,167,983.40 = 357,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,540.40/1,167,983.40 = 357,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,540.40x = 1,167,983.40 × 357,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,540.40x = 417,804,948,334.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,804,948,334.32/778,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,651.60

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