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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,285.20, 1,371,427.80 and 778,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,285.20, 1,371,427.80 and 778,982.80 is: 1,168,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,285.20 : 1,371,427.80 = 778,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,285.20/1,371,427.80 = 778,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,285.20x = 1,371,427.80 × 778,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,285.20x = 1,068,318,667,641.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,318,667,641.84/914,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,474.20

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