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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,475.89, 1,157,398.52 and 321,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,475.89, 1,157,398.52 and 321,946.68 is: 482,997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,475.89 : 1,157,398.52 = 321,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,475.89/1,157,398.52 = 321,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,475.89x = 1,157,398.52 × 321,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,475.89x = 372,620,610,950.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,620,610,950.91/771,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,997.09

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