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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,869.60, 1,168,304.40 and 512,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,869.60, 1,168,304.40 and 512,930.40 is: 769,395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,869.60 : 1,168,304.40 = 512,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,869.60/1,168,304.40 = 512,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,869.60x = 1,168,304.40 × 512,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,869.60x = 599,258,843,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,258,843,213.76/778,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,395.60

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