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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,842.40, 1,168,263.60 and 358,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,842.40, 1,168,263.60 and 358,938.40 is: 538,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,842.40 : 1,168,263.60 = 358,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,842.40/1,168,263.60 = 358,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,842.40x = 1,168,263.60 × 358,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,842.40x = 419,334,667,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,334,667,362.24/778,842.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,407.60

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