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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,795.24, 1,168,192.86 and 305,703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,795.24, 1,168,192.86 and 305,703.40 is: 458,555.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,795.24 : 1,168,192.86 = 305,703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,795.24/1,168,192.86 = 305,703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,795.24x = 1,168,192.86 × 305,703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,795.24x = 357,120,529,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,120,529,157.72/778,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,555.10

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