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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,925.70, 1,168,388.55 and 474,495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,925.70, 1,168,388.55 and 474,495.30 is: 711,742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,925.70 : 1,168,388.55 = 474,495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,925.70/1,168,388.55 = 474,495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,925.70x = 1,168,388.55 × 474,495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,925.70x = 554,394,875,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,394,875,548.82/778,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,742.95

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