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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,272.40, 1,154,121.90 and 320,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,272.40, 1,154,121.90 and 320,204.80 is: 480,395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,272.40 : 1,154,121.90 = 320,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,272.40/1,154,121.90 = 320,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,272.40x = 1,154,121.90 × 320,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,272.40x = 369,555,372,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,555,372,165.12/769,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,395.98

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