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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,987.80, 1,168,481.70 and 441,898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,987.80, 1,168,481.70 and 441,898.20 is: 662,847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,987.80 : 1,168,481.70 = 441,898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,987.80/1,168,481.70 = 441,898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,987.80x = 1,168,481.70 × 441,898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,987.80x = 516,349,959,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,349,959,962.94/778,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,847.30

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