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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,565.40, 1,167,848.10 and 445,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,565.40, 1,167,848.10 and 445,867.80 is: 668,801.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,565.40 : 1,167,848.10 = 445,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,565.40/1,167,848.10 = 445,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,565.40x = 1,167,848.10 × 445,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,565.40x = 520,705,863,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,705,863,081.18/778,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,801.70

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