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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,976.80, 1,168,465.20 and 280,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,976.80, 1,168,465.20 and 280,160.80 is: 420,241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,976.80 : 1,168,465.20 = 280,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,976.80/1,168,465.20 = 280,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,976.80x = 1,168,465.20 × 280,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,976.80x = 327,358,145,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,358,145,204.16/778,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,241.20

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