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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,855.20, 1,168,282.80 and 405,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,855.20, 1,168,282.80 and 405,607.20 is: 608,410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,855.20 : 1,168,282.80 = 405,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,855.20/1,168,282.80 = 405,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,855.20x = 1,168,282.80 × 405,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,855.20x = 473,863,915,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,863,915,316.16/778,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,410.80

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