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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,932.30, 1,168,398.45 and 280,116.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,932.30, 1,168,398.45 and 280,116.30 is: 420,174.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,932.30 : 1,168,398.45 = 280,116.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,932.30/1,168,398.45 = 280,116.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,932.30x = 1,168,398.45 × 280,116.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,932.30x = 327,287,450,739.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,287,450,739.74/778,932.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,174.45

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