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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,161.63, 1,154,730.40 and 620,579.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,161.63, 1,154,730.40 and 620,579.39 is: 929,249.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,161.63 : 1,154,730.40 = 620,579.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,161.63/1,154,730.40 = 620,579.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,161.63x = 1,154,730.40 × 620,579.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,161.63x = 716,601,887,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,601,887,246.46/771,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929,249.93

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