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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,958.70, 1,168,351.65 and 638,472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,958.70, 1,168,351.65 and 638,472.30 is: 957,637.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,958.70 : 1,168,351.65 = 638,472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,958.70/1,168,351.65 = 638,472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,958.70x = 1,168,351.65 × 638,472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,958.70x = 745,960,165,184.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,960,165,184.30/778,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,637.63

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