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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,917.90, 1,168,376.85 and 442,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,917.90, 1,168,376.85 and 442,994.70 is: 664,492.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,917.90 : 1,168,376.85 = 442,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,917.90/1,168,376.85 = 442,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,917.90x = 1,168,376.85 × 442,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,917.90x = 517,584,752,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,584,752,152.70/778,917.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,492.05

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