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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,869.80, 1,167,843.90 and 405,621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,869.80, 1,167,843.90 and 405,621.80 is: 608,192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,869.80 : 1,167,843.90 = 405,621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,869.80/1,167,843.90 = 405,621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,869.80x = 1,167,843.90 × 405,621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,869.80x = 473,702,944,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,702,944,837.02/778,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,192.72

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