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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,423.80, 1,155,174.90 and 397,175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,423.80, 1,155,174.90 and 397,175.80 is: 595,526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,423.80 : 1,155,174.90 = 397,175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,423.80/1,155,174.90 = 397,175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,423.80x = 1,155,174.90 × 397,175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,423.80x = 458,807,515,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,807,515,047.42/770,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,526.14

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