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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,917.51, 1,168,499.28 and 329,640.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,917.51, 1,168,499.28 and 329,640.74 is: 494,513.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,917.51 : 1,168,499.28 = 329,640.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,917.51/1,168,499.28 = 329,640.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,917.51x = 1,168,499.28 × 329,640.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,917.51x = 385,184,962,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,184,962,742.32/778,917.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,513.16

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