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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,988.20, 1,169,000.70 and 442,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,988.20, 1,169,000.70 and 442,028.20 is: 663,336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,988.20 : 1,169,000.70 = 442,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,988.20/1,169,000.70 = 442,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,988.20x = 1,169,000.70 × 442,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,988.20x = 516,731,275,219.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,731,275,219.74/778,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,336.46

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