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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,575.40, 1,157,363.10 and 488,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,575.40, 1,157,363.10 and 488,140.20 is: 732,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,575.40 : 1,157,363.10 = 488,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,575.40/1,157,363.10 = 488,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,575.40x = 1,157,363.10 × 488,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,575.40x = 564,955,455,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,955,455,106.62/771,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,210.30

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