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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,028.40, 1,170,042.60 and 444,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,028.40, 1,170,042.60 and 444,105.20 is: 666,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,028.40 : 1,170,042.60 = 444,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,028.40/1,170,042.60 = 444,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,028.40x = 1,170,042.60 × 444,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,028.40x = 519,622,002,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,622,002,881.52/780,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,157.80

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