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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,921.20, 1,168,381.80 and 474,490.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,921.20, 1,168,381.80 and 474,490.80 is: 711,736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,921.20 : 1,168,381.80 = 474,490.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,921.20/1,168,381.80 = 474,490.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,921.20x = 1,168,381.80 × 474,490.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,921.20x = 554,386,414,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,386,414,987.44/778,921.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,736.20

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