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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,867.70, 1,168,107.15 and 298,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,867.70, 1,168,107.15 and 298,991.30 is: 448,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,867.70 : 1,168,107.15 = 298,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,867.70/1,168,107.15 = 298,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,867.70x = 1,168,107.15 × 298,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,867.70x = 349,253,875,317.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,253,875,317.80/778,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,412.32

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