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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,855.80, 1,168,283.70 and 497,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,855.80, 1,168,283.70 and 497,537.40 is: 746,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,855.80 : 1,168,283.70 = 497,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,855.80/1,168,283.70 = 497,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,855.80x = 1,168,283.70 × 497,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,855.80x = 581,264,834,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,264,834,560.38/778,855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,306.10

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