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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,864.70, 1,168,625.13 and 424,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,864.70, 1,168,625.13 and 424,133.30 is: 636,378.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,864.70 : 1,168,625.13 = 424,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,864.70/1,168,625.13 = 424,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,864.70x = 1,168,625.13 × 424,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,864.70x = 495,652,832,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,652,832,849.83/778,864.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,378.61

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