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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,831.40, 1,167,440.70 and 423,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,831.40, 1,167,440.70 and 423,093.80 is: 634,202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,831.40 : 1,167,440.70 = 423,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,831.40/1,167,440.70 = 423,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,831.40x = 1,167,440.70 × 423,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,831.40x = 493,936,922,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,936,922,037.66/778,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,202.63

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