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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,852.20, 1,168,278.30 and 405,604.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,852.20, 1,168,278.30 and 405,604.20 is: 608,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,852.20 : 1,168,278.30 = 405,604.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,852.20/1,168,278.30 = 405,604.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,852.20x = 1,168,278.30 × 405,604.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,852.20x = 473,858,585,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,858,585,248.86/778,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,406.30

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