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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,859.30, 1,168,288.95 and 424,565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,859.30, 1,168,288.95 and 424,565.30 is: 636,847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,859.30 : 1,168,288.95 = 424,565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,859.30/1,168,288.95 = 424,565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,859.30x = 1,168,288.95 × 424,565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,859.30x = 496,014,948,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,014,948,543.44/778,859.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,847.95

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