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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,287.19, 1,156,741.98 and 322,011.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,287.19, 1,156,741.98 and 322,011.78 is: 482,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,287.19 : 1,156,741.98 = 322,011.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,287.19/1,156,741.98 = 322,011.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,287.19x = 1,156,741.98 × 322,011.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,287.19x = 372,484,543,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,484,543,980.52/771,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,938.84

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