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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,336.46, 1,155,278.91 and 290,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,336.46, 1,155,278.91 and 290,217.86 is: 435,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,336.46 : 1,155,278.91 = 290,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,336.46/1,155,278.91 = 290,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,336.46x = 1,155,278.91 × 290,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,336.46x = 335,282,567,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,282,567,186.94/770,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,241.72

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