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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,977.30, 1,168,465.95 and 329,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,977.30, 1,168,465.95 and 329,548.80 is: 494,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,977.30 : 1,168,465.95 = 329,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,977.30/1,168,465.95 = 329,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,977.30x = 1,168,465.95 × 329,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,977.30x = 385,066,551,663.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,066,551,663.36/778,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,323.20

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