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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,215.80, 1,168,862.10 and 405,967.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,215.80, 1,168,862.10 and 405,967.80 is: 608,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,215.80 : 1,168,862.10 = 405,967.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,215.80/1,168,862.10 = 405,967.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,215.80x = 1,168,862.10 × 405,967.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,215.80x = 474,520,375,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,520,375,240.38/779,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,971.71

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