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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,829.40, 1,167,855.30 and 357,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,829.40, 1,167,855.30 and 357,629.40 is: 536,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,829.40 : 1,167,855.30 = 357,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,829.40/1,167,855.30 = 357,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,829.40x = 1,167,855.30 × 357,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,829.40x = 417,659,390,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,659,390,225.82/778,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,265.57

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