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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,863.70, 1,168,101.15 and 298,987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,863.70, 1,168,101.15 and 298,987.30 is: 448,406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,863.70 : 1,168,101.15 = 298,987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,863.70/1,168,101.15 = 298,987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,863.70x = 1,168,101.15 × 298,987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,863.70x = 349,247,408,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,247,408,965.40/778,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,406.32

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