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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,857.20, 1,156,285.80 and 534,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,857.20, 1,156,285.80 and 534,466.80 is: 801,700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,857.20 : 1,156,285.80 = 534,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,857.20/1,156,285.80 = 534,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,857.20x = 1,156,285.80 × 534,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,857.20x = 617,996,371,411.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,996,371,411.44/770,857.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,700.20

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