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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,019.80, 1,170,029.70 and 425,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,019.80, 1,170,029.70 and 425,725.80 is: 638,588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,019.80 : 1,170,029.70 = 425,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,019.80/1,170,029.70 = 425,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,019.80x = 1,170,029.70 × 425,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,019.80x = 498,111,830,056.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,111,830,056.26/780,019.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,588.70

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