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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,815.70, 1,168,223.55 and 529,983.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,815.70, 1,168,223.55 and 529,983.70 is: 794,975.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,815.70 : 1,168,223.55 = 529,983.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,815.70/1,168,223.55 = 529,983.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,815.70x = 1,168,223.55 × 529,983.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,815.70x = 619,139,439,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,139,439,456.14/778,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,975.55

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