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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,820.55, 1,168,230.83 and 441,730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,820.55, 1,168,230.83 and 441,730.95 is: 662,596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,820.55 : 1,168,230.83 = 441,730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,820.55/1,168,230.83 = 441,730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,820.55x = 1,168,230.83 × 441,730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,820.55x = 516,043,712,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,043,712,146.53/778,820.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,596.43

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