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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,447.90, 1,157,356.62 and 321,918.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,447.90, 1,157,356.62 and 321,918.72 is: 482,955.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,447.90 : 1,157,356.62 = 321,918.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,447.90/1,157,356.62 = 321,918.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,447.90x = 1,157,356.62 × 321,918.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,447.90x = 372,574,761,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,574,761,693.93/771,447.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,955.18

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