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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,506.48, 1,157,444.40 and 321,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,506.48, 1,157,444.40 and 321,977 is: 483,042.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,506.48 : 1,157,444.40 = 321,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,506.48/1,157,444.40 = 321,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,506.48x = 1,157,444.40 × 321,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,506.48x = 372,670,475,578.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,670,475,578.80/771,506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,042.57

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