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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,886.30, 1,168,329.45 and 497,567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,886.30, 1,168,329.45 and 497,567.90 is: 746,351.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,886.30 : 1,168,329.45 = 497,567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,886.30/1,168,329.45 = 497,567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,886.30x = 1,168,329.45 × 497,567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,886.30x = 581,323,230,944.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,323,230,944.66/778,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,351.85

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