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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,870.10, 1,168,463.10 and 442,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,870.10, 1,168,463.10 and 442,072.10 is: 663,197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,870.10 : 1,168,463.10 = 442,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,870.10/1,168,463.10 = 442,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,870.10x = 1,168,463.10 × 442,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,870.10x = 516,544,936,389.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,544,936,389.51/778,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,197.80

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