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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,842.30, 1,168,263.45 and 424,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,842.30, 1,168,263.45 and 424,548.30 is: 636,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,842.30 : 1,168,263.45 = 424,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,842.30/1,168,263.45 = 424,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,842.30x = 1,168,263.45 × 424,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,842.30x = 495,984,261,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,984,261,649.64/778,842.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,822.45

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