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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,892.80, 1,168,377.60 and 405,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,892.80, 1,168,377.60 and 405,644.80 is: 608,487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,892.80 : 1,168,377.60 = 405,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,892.80/1,168,377.60 = 405,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,892.80x = 1,168,377.60 × 405,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,892.80x = 473,946,297,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,946,297,876.48/778,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,487.20

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