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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,813.20, 1,168,219.80 and 529,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,813.20, 1,168,219.80 and 529,981.20 is: 794,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,813.20 : 1,168,219.80 = 529,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,813.20/1,168,219.80 = 529,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,813.20x = 1,168,219.80 × 529,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,813.20x = 619,134,531,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,134,531,467.76/778,813.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,971.80

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