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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,248.35, 1,168,078.97 and 495,148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,248.35, 1,168,078.97 and 495,148.85 is: 742,219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,248.35 : 1,168,078.97 = 495,148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,248.35/1,168,078.97 = 495,148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,248.35x = 1,168,078.97 × 495,148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,248.35x = 578,372,952,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,372,952,864.29/779,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,219.03

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