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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,942.70, 1,168,414.05 and 401,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,942.70, 1,168,414.05 and 401,029.10 is: 601,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,942.70 : 1,168,414.05 = 401,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,942.70/1,168,414.05 = 401,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,942.70x = 1,168,414.05 × 401,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,942.70x = 468,568,034,898.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,568,034,898.86/778,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,543.65

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