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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,855.40, 1,168,283.10 and 479,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,855.40, 1,168,283.10 and 479,673.80 is: 719,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,855.40 : 1,168,283.10 = 479,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,855.40/1,168,283.10 = 479,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,855.40x = 1,168,283.10 × 479,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,855.40x = 560,394,794,052.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,394,794,052.78/778,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,510.70

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