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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,008.80, 1,170,013.20 and 425,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,008.80, 1,170,013.20 and 425,714.80 is: 638,572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,008.80 : 1,170,013.20 = 425,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,008.80/1,170,013.20 = 425,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,008.80x = 1,170,013.20 × 425,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,008.80x = 498,091,935,435.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,091,935,435.36/780,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,572.20

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