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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779,983.40, 1,169,975.10 and 360,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779,983.40, 1,169,975.10 and 360,079.40 is: 540,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779,983.40 : 1,169,975.10 = 360,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779,983.40/1,169,975.10 = 360,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779,983.40x = 1,169,975.10 × 360,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779,983.40x = 421,283,932,022.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,283,932,022.94/779,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,119.10

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