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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,889.20, 1,168,333.80 and 335,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,889.20, 1,168,333.80 and 335,657.20 is: 503,485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,889.20 : 1,168,333.80 = 335,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,889.20/1,168,333.80 = 335,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,889.20x = 1,168,333.80 × 335,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,889.20x = 392,159,651,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,159,651,973.36/778,889.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,485.80

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