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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,552.44, 1,158,076.66 and 372,474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,552.44, 1,158,076.66 and 372,474.04 is: 559,072.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,552.44 : 1,158,076.66 = 372,474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,552.44/1,158,076.66 = 372,474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,552.44x = 1,158,076.66 × 372,474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,552.44x = 431,353,492,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,353,492,179.91/771,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,072.16

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