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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,977.30, 1,168,453.80 and 399,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,977.30, 1,168,453.80 and 399,679.14 is: 599,512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,977.30 : 1,168,453.80 = 399,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,977.30/1,168,453.80 = 399,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,977.30x = 1,168,453.80 × 399,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,977.30x = 467,006,609,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,006,609,913.73/778,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,512.48

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