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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,906.70, 1,168,688.10 and 424,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,906.70, 1,168,688.10 and 424,175.30 is: 636,441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,906.70 : 1,168,688.10 = 424,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,906.70/1,168,688.10 = 424,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,906.70x = 1,168,688.10 × 424,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,906.70x = 495,728,625,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,728,625,423.93/778,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,441.60

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