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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,864.40, 1,168,296.60 and 358,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,864.40, 1,168,296.60 and 358,960.40 is: 538,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,864.40 : 1,168,296.60 = 358,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,864.40/1,168,296.60 = 358,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,864.40x = 1,168,296.60 × 358,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,864.40x = 419,372,214,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,372,214,854.64/778,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,440.60

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