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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,779.21, 1,168,163.55 and 419,119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,779.21, 1,168,163.55 and 419,119.32 is: 628,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,779.21 : 1,168,163.55 = 419,119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,779.21/1,168,163.55 = 419,119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,779.21x = 1,168,163.55 × 419,119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,779.21x = 489,599,912,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,599,912,724.79/778,779.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628,676.15

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