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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,038.92, 1,168,969.81 and 552,796.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,038.92, 1,168,969.81 and 552,796.46 is: 829,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,038.92 : 1,168,969.81 = 552,796.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,038.92/1,168,969.81 = 552,796.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,038.92x = 1,168,969.81 × 552,796.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,038.92x = 646,202,372,814.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,202,372,814.87/779,038.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829,486.64

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