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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,981.80, 1,168,472.70 and 424,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,981.80, 1,168,472.70 and 424,687.80 is: 637,031.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,981.80 : 1,168,472.70 = 424,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,981.80/1,168,472.70 = 424,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,981.80x = 1,168,472.70 × 424,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,981.80x = 496,236,100,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,236,100,323.06/778,981.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,031.70

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