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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,038.77, 1,168,969.58 and 552,796.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,038.77, 1,168,969.58 and 552,796.31 is: 829,486.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,038.77 : 1,168,969.58 = 552,796.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,038.77/1,168,969.58 = 552,796.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,038.77x = 1,168,969.58 × 552,796.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,038.77x = 646,202,064,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,202,064,427.49/779,038.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,486.40

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