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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,859.16, 1,155,624.22 and 297,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,859.16, 1,155,624.22 and 297,876.40 is: 446,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,859.16 : 1,155,624.22 = 297,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,859.16/1,155,624.22 = 297,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,859.16x = 1,155,624.22 × 297,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,859.16x = 344,233,182,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,233,182,406.41/770,859.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446,557.82

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