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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,172.80, 1,156,701.60 and 321,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,172.80, 1,156,701.60 and 321,777.60 is: 482,642.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,172.80 : 1,156,701.60 = 321,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,172.80/1,156,701.60 = 321,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,172.80x = 1,156,701.60 × 321,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,172.80x = 372,200,664,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,200,664,764.16/771,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,642.37

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