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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,882.60, 1,168,323.90 and 478,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,882.60, 1,168,323.90 and 478,388.80 is: 717,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,882.60 : 1,168,323.90 = 478,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,882.60/1,168,323.90 = 478,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,882.60x = 1,168,323.90 × 478,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,882.60x = 558,913,068,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,913,068,532.32/778,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,583.20

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