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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,710.80, 1,156,008.60 and 321,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,710.80, 1,156,008.60 and 321,315.60 is: 481,949.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,710.80 : 1,156,008.60 = 321,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,710.80/1,156,008.60 = 321,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,710.80x = 1,156,008.60 × 321,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,710.80x = 371,443,596,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,443,596,914.16/770,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,949.39

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