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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,865.40, 1,168,298.10 and 358,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,865.40, 1,168,298.10 and 358,961.40 is: 538,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,865.40 : 1,168,298.10 = 358,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,865.40/1,168,298.10 = 358,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,865.40x = 1,168,298.10 × 358,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,865.40x = 419,373,921,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,373,921,593.34/778,865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,442.10

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