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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,561.28, 1,155,841.92 and 209,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,561.28, 1,155,841.92 and 209,598.72 is: 314,398.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,561.28 : 1,155,841.92 = 209,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,561.28/1,155,841.92 = 209,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,561.28x = 1,155,841.92 × 209,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,561.28x = 242,262,986,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,262,986,954.34/770,561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,398.08

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