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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,747.20, 1,167,472.80 and 329,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,747.20, 1,167,472.80 and 329,812.80 is: 494,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,747.20 : 1,167,472.80 = 329,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,747.20/1,167,472.80 = 329,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,747.20x = 1,167,472.80 × 329,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,747.20x = 385,047,473,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,047,473,091.84/778,747.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,444.76

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