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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,725.60, 1,206,970.80 and 778,842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,725.60, 1,206,970.80 and 778,842.40 is: 1,169,603.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,725.60 : 1,206,970.80 = 778,842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,725.60/1,206,970.80 = 778,842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,725.60x = 1,206,970.80 × 778,842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,725.60x = 940,040,034,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,040,034,601.92/803,725.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169,603.20

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