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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,486.46, 1,155,442.32 and 264,904.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,486.46, 1,155,442.32 and 264,904.29 is: 397,257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,486.46 : 1,155,442.32 = 264,904.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,486.46/1,155,442.32 = 264,904.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,486.46x = 1,155,442.32 × 264,904.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,486.46x = 306,081,627,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,081,627,415.55/770,486.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,257.63

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