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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,475.39, 1,157,397.77 and 321,946.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,475.39, 1,157,397.77 and 321,946.18 is: 482,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,475.39 : 1,157,397.77 = 321,946.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,475.39/1,157,397.77 = 321,946.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,475.39x = 1,157,397.77 × 321,946.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,475.39x = 372,619,790,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,619,790,792.02/771,475.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,996.34

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