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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,979.80, 1,093,721 and 778,979.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,979.80, 1,093,721 and 778,979.80 is: 1,093,721

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,979.80 : 1,093,721 = 778,979.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,979.80/1,093,721 = 778,979.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,979.80x = 1,093,721 × 778,979.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,979.80x = 851,986,565,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,986,565,835.80/778,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093,721

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