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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,849.20, 1,168,601.85 and 424,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,849.20, 1,168,601.85 and 424,117.80 is: 636,355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,849.20 : 1,168,601.85 = 424,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,849.20/1,168,601.85 = 424,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,849.20x = 1,168,601.85 × 424,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,849.20x = 495,624,845,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,624,845,697.93/778,849.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,355.34

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