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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,462.30, 1,157,378.22 and 321,933.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,462.30, 1,157,378.22 and 321,933.10 is: 482,976.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,462.30 : 1,157,378.22 = 321,933.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,462.30/1,157,378.22 = 321,933.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,462.30x = 1,157,378.22 × 321,933.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,462.30x = 372,598,358,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,598,358,237.08/771,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,976.75

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