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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,928.20, 1,168,305.90 and 638,441.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,928.20, 1,168,305.90 and 638,441.80 is: 957,591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,928.20 : 1,168,305.90 = 638,441.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,928.20/1,168,305.90 = 638,441.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,928.20x = 1,168,305.90 × 638,441.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,928.20x = 745,895,321,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,895,321,746.62/778,928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,591.88

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