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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,477.30, 1,157,400.72 and 321,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,477.30, 1,157,400.72 and 321,948.12 is: 482,999.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,477.30 : 1,157,400.72 = 321,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,477.30/1,157,400.72 = 321,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,477.30x = 1,157,400.72 × 321,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,477.30x = 372,622,985,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,622,985,890.65/771,477.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,999.29

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