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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,688.53, 1,157,701.95 and 259,335.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,688.53, 1,157,701.95 and 259,335.27 is: 389,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,688.53 : 1,157,701.95 = 259,335.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,688.53/1,157,701.95 = 259,335.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,688.53x = 1,157,701.95 × 259,335.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,688.53x = 300,232,947,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,232,947,782.78/771,688.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,059.75

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