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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,984.20, 1,168,994.70 and 442,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,984.20, 1,168,994.70 and 442,024.20 is: 663,330.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,984.20 : 1,168,994.70 = 442,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,984.20/1,168,994.70 = 442,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,984.20x = 1,168,994.70 × 442,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,984.20x = 516,723,947,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,723,947,071.74/778,984.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,330.46

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