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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,461.30, 1,157,376.72 and 321,932.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,461.30, 1,157,376.72 and 321,932.10 is: 482,975.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,461.30 : 1,157,376.72 = 321,932.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,461.30/1,157,376.72 = 321,932.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,461.30x = 1,157,376.72 × 321,932.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,461.30x = 372,596,717,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,596,717,960.71/771,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,975.25

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