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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,872.80, 1,168,309.20 and 329,444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,872.80, 1,168,309.20 and 329,444.30 is: 494,166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,872.80 : 1,168,309.20 = 329,444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,872.80/1,168,309.20 = 329,444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,872.80x = 1,168,309.20 × 329,444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,872.80x = 384,892,806,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,892,806,577.56/778,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,166.45

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