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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,310.76, 1,157,712.45 and 372,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,310.76, 1,157,712.45 and 372,232.46 is: 558,708.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,310.76 : 1,157,712.45 = 372,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,310.76/1,157,712.45 = 372,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,310.76x = 1,157,712.45 × 372,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,310.76x = 430,938,154,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,938,154,734.54/771,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,708.86

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