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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,815.20, 1,168,222.80 and 529,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,815.20, 1,168,222.80 and 529,983.20 is: 794,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,815.20 : 1,168,222.80 = 529,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,815.20/1,168,222.80 = 529,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,815.20x = 1,168,222.80 × 529,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,815.20x = 619,138,457,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,138,457,856.96/778,815.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,974.80

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