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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,905.80, 1,169,858.70 and 442,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,905.80, 1,169,858.70 and 442,816.20 is: 664,224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,905.80 : 1,169,858.70 = 442,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,905.80/1,169,858.70 = 442,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,905.80x = 1,169,858.70 × 442,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,905.80x = 518,032,384,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,032,384,070.94/779,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,224.30

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