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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,834.42, 1,158,147 and 367,484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,834.42, 1,158,147 and 367,484.22 is: 551,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,834.42 : 1,158,147 = 367,484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,834.42/1,158,147 = 367,484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,834.42x = 1,158,147 × 367,484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,834.42x = 425,600,746,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,600,746,940.34/771,834.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,414.57

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