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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,975.60, 1,168,852.20 and 442,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,975.60, 1,168,852.20 and 442,274.80 is: 663,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,975.60 : 1,168,852.20 = 442,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,975.60/1,168,852.20 = 442,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,975.60x = 1,168,852.20 × 442,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,975.60x = 516,953,872,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,953,872,984.56/778,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,632.95

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