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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,542.20, 1,155,791.70 and 349,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,542.20, 1,155,791.70 and 349,817.40 is: 524,716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,542.20 : 1,155,791.70 = 349,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,542.20/1,155,791.70 = 349,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,542.20x = 1,155,791.70 × 349,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,542.20x = 404,316,047,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,316,047,435.58/770,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,716.29

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