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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,874.20, 1,168,116.90 and 298,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,874.20, 1,168,116.90 and 298,997.80 is: 448,422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,874.20 : 1,168,116.90 = 298,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,874.20/1,168,116.90 = 298,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,874.20x = 1,168,116.90 × 298,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,874.20x = 349,264,383,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,264,383,242.82/778,874.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,422.07

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