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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,987.35, 1,167,775.72 and 305,545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,987.35, 1,167,775.72 and 305,545.59 is: 458,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,987.35 : 1,167,775.72 = 305,545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,987.35/1,167,775.72 = 305,545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,987.35x = 1,167,775.72 × 305,545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,987.35x = 356,808,720,591.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,808,720,591.21/778,987.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,041.74

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