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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,171.52, 1,155,260.52 and 505,606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,171.52, 1,155,260.52 and 505,606.08 is: 758,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,171.52 : 1,155,260.52 = 505,606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,171.52/1,155,260.52 = 505,606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,171.52x = 1,155,260.52 × 505,606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,171.52x = 584,106,742,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,106,742,895.96/770,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,411.25

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