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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,932.40, 1,092,080 and 778,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,932.40, 1,092,080 and 778,932.40 is: 1,092,080

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,932.40 : 1,092,080 = 778,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,932.40/1,092,080 = 778,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,932.40x = 1,092,080 × 778,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,932.40x = 850,656,495,392
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,656,495,392/778,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,080

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