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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,713.87, 1,157,571.25 and 322,189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,713.87, 1,157,571.25 and 322,189.67 is: 483,284.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,713.87 : 1,157,571.25 = 322,189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,713.87/1,157,571.25 = 322,189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,713.87x = 1,157,571.25 × 322,189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,713.87x = 372,957,501,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,957,501,127.44/771,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,284.70

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