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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,846.80, 1,168,270.20 and 329,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,846.80, 1,168,270.20 and 329,418.30 is: 494,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,846.80 : 1,168,270.20 = 329,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,846.80/1,168,270.20 = 329,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,846.80x = 1,168,270.20 × 329,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,846.80x = 384,849,583,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,849,583,224.66/778,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,127.45

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