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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,910.40, 1,168,365.60 and 442,987.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,910.40, 1,168,365.60 and 442,987.20 is: 664,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,910.40 : 1,168,365.60 = 442,987.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,910.40/1,168,365.60 = 442,987.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,910.40x = 1,168,365.60 × 442,987.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,910.40x = 517,571,005,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,571,005,720.32/778,910.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,480.80

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