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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,853.10, 1,168,437.60 and 442,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,853.10, 1,168,437.60 and 442,055.10 is: 663,172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,853.10 : 1,168,437.60 = 442,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,853.10/1,168,437.60 = 442,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,853.10x = 1,168,437.60 × 442,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,853.10x = 516,513,800,111.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,513,800,111.76/778,853.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,172.30

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