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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,896.30, 1,168,344.45 and 424,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,896.30, 1,168,344.45 and 424,602.30 is: 636,903.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,896.30 : 1,168,344.45 = 424,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,896.30/1,168,344.45 = 424,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,896.30x = 1,168,344.45 × 424,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,896.30x = 496,081,740,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,081,740,662.24/778,896.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,903.45

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