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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,857.80, 1,167,825.90 and 405,609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,857.80, 1,167,825.90 and 405,609.80 is: 608,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,857.80 : 1,167,825.90 = 405,609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,857.80/1,167,825.90 = 405,609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,857.80x = 1,167,825.90 × 405,609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,857.80x = 473,681,629,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,681,629,733.82/778,857.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,174.73

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