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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,870.80, 1,168,306.20 and 329,442.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,870.80, 1,168,306.20 and 329,442.30 is: 494,163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,870.80 : 1,168,306.20 = 329,442.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,870.80/1,168,306.20 = 329,442.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,870.80x = 1,168,306.20 × 329,442.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,870.80x = 384,889,481,632.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,889,481,632.26/778,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,163.45

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