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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,769.32, 1,157,654.48 and 322,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,769.32, 1,157,654.48 and 322,244.96 is: 483,367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,769.32 : 1,157,654.48 = 322,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,769.32/1,157,654.48 = 322,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,769.32x = 1,157,654.48 × 322,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,769.32x = 373,048,321,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,048,321,601.42/771,769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,367.65

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