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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,860.80, 1,167,830.40 and 405,612.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,860.80, 1,167,830.40 and 405,612.80 is: 608,179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,860.80 : 1,167,830.40 = 405,612.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,860.80/1,167,830.40 = 405,612.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,860.80x = 1,167,830.40 × 405,612.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,860.80x = 473,686,958,469.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,686,958,469.12/778,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,179.23

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