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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,847.90, 1,168,271.85 and 479,666.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,847.90, 1,168,271.85 and 479,666.30 is: 719,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,847.90 : 1,168,271.85 = 479,666.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,847.90/1,168,271.85 = 479,666.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,847.90x = 1,168,271.85 × 479,666.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,847.90x = 560,380,635,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,380,635,683.66/778,847.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,499.45

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