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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,708.80, 1,168,063.20 and 726,220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,708.80, 1,168,063.20 and 726,220.80 is: 1,089,331.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,708.80 : 1,168,063.20 = 726,220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,708.80/1,168,063.20 = 726,220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,708.80x = 1,168,063.20 × 726,220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,708.80x = 848,271,791,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,271,791,554.56/778,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089,331.20

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