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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,854.20, 1,168,281.30 and 530,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,854.20, 1,168,281.30 and 530,022.20 is: 795,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,854.20 : 1,168,281.30 = 530,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,854.20/1,168,281.30 = 530,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,854.20x = 1,168,281.30 × 530,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,854.20x = 619,215,024,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,215,024,844.86/778,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,033.30

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