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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,907.60, 1,168,361.40 and 512,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,907.60, 1,168,361.40 and 512,968.40 is: 769,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,907.60 : 1,168,361.40 = 512,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,907.60/1,168,361.40 = 512,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,907.60x = 1,168,361.40 × 512,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,907.60x = 599,332,477,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,332,477,979.76/778,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,452.60

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