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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,026.80, 1,170,040.20 and 442,937.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,026.80, 1,170,040.20 and 442,937.20 is: 664,405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,026.80 : 1,170,040.20 = 442,937.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,026.80/1,170,040.20 = 442,937.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,026.80x = 1,170,040.20 × 442,937.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,026.80x = 518,254,330,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,254,330,075.44/780,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,405.80

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