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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,859.20, 1,168,094.40 and 298,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,859.20, 1,168,094.40 and 298,982.80 is: 448,399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,859.20 : 1,168,094.40 = 298,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,859.20/1,168,094.40 = 298,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,859.20x = 1,168,094.40 × 298,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,859.20x = 349,240,134,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,240,134,376.32/778,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,399.58

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