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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,829.40, 1,168,244.10 and 358,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,829.40, 1,168,244.10 and 358,925.40 is: 538,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,829.40 : 1,168,244.10 = 358,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,829.40/1,168,244.10 = 358,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,829.40x = 1,168,244.10 × 358,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,829.40x = 419,312,480,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,312,480,890.14/778,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,388.10

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