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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,229.79, 1,155,449.78 and 320,845.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,229.79, 1,155,449.78 and 320,845.57 is: 481,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,229.79 : 1,155,449.78 = 320,845.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,229.79/1,155,449.78 = 320,845.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,229.79x = 1,155,449.78 × 320,845.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,229.79x = 370,720,946,480.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,720,946,480.20/770,229.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,312.14

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