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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,305.22, 1,156,768.98 and 322,029.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,305.22, 1,156,768.98 and 322,029.78 is: 482,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,305.22 : 1,156,768.98 = 322,029.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,305.22/1,156,768.98 = 322,029.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,305.22x = 1,156,768.98 × 322,029.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,305.22x = 372,514,060,140.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,514,060,140.22/771,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,965.82

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