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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,806.20, 1,170,227.70 and 442,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,806.20, 1,170,227.70 and 442,846.20 is: 664,563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,806.20 : 1,170,227.70 = 442,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,806.20/1,170,227.70 = 442,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,806.20x = 1,170,227.70 × 442,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,806.20x = 518,230,890,079.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,230,890,079.74/779,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,563.70

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