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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,546.40, 1,167,013.20 and 422,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,546.40, 1,167,013.20 and 422,808.80 is: 633,775.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,546.40 : 1,167,013.20 = 422,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,546.40/1,167,013.20 = 422,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,546.40x = 1,167,013.20 × 422,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,546.40x = 493,423,450,676.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,423,450,676.16/778,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,775.26

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