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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,972.80, 1,167,584.40 and 329,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,972.80, 1,167,584.40 and 329,617.20 is: 494,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,972.80 : 1,167,584.40 = 329,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,972.80/1,167,584.40 = 329,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,972.80x = 1,167,584.40 × 329,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,972.80x = 384,855,900,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,855,900,691.68/778,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,055.63

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