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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,669.74, 1,167,443.46 and 478,529.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,669.74, 1,167,443.46 and 478,529.82 is: 717,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,669.74 : 1,167,443.46 = 478,529.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,669.74/1,167,443.46 = 478,529.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,669.74x = 1,167,443.46 × 478,529.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,669.74x = 558,656,508,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,656,508,773.98/778,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,449.88

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