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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,444.82, 1,155,824.88 and 264,940.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,444.82, 1,155,824.88 and 264,940.14 is: 397,464.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,444.82 : 1,155,824.88 = 264,940.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,444.82/1,155,824.88 = 264,940.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,444.82x = 1,155,824.88 × 264,940.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,444.82x = 306,224,405,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,224,405,522.68/770,444.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,464.42

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