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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,882.10, 1,168,323.15 and 512,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,882.10, 1,168,323.15 and 512,942.90 is: 769,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,882.10 : 1,168,323.15 = 512,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,882.10/1,168,323.15 = 512,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,882.10x = 1,168,323.15 × 512,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,882.10x = 599,283,064,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,283,064,698.14/778,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,414.35

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