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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,848.30, 1,168,928.55 and 305,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,848.30, 1,168,928.55 and 305,873.10 is: 459,067.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,848.30 : 1,168,928.55 = 305,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,848.30/1,168,928.55 = 305,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,848.30x = 1,168,928.55 × 305,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,848.30x = 357,543,799,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,543,799,267.01/778,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,067.32

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