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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,717.60, 1,206,958.80 and 778,834.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,717.60, 1,206,958.80 and 778,834.40 is: 1,169,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,717.60 : 1,206,958.80 = 778,834.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,717.60/1,206,958.80 = 778,834.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,717.60x = 1,206,958.80 × 778,834.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,717.60x = 940,021,032,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,021,032,822.72/803,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,591.20

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