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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,859.20, 1,168,288.80 and 530,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,859.20, 1,168,288.80 and 530,027.20 is: 795,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,859.20 : 1,168,288.80 = 530,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,859.20/1,168,288.80 = 530,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,859.20x = 1,168,288.80 × 530,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,859.20x = 619,224,841,455.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,224,841,455.36/778,859.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,040.80

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