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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,550.44, 1,158,073.66 and 372,472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,550.44, 1,158,073.66 and 372,472.04 is: 559,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,550.44 : 1,158,073.66 = 372,472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,550.44/1,158,073.66 = 372,472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,550.44x = 1,158,073.66 × 372,472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,550.44x = 431,350,058,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,350,058,610.47/771,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,069.16

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