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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,835.42, 1,158,148.50 and 367,485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,835.42, 1,158,148.50 and 367,485.22 is: 551,416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,835.42 : 1,158,148.50 = 367,485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,835.42/1,158,148.50 = 367,485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,835.42x = 1,158,148.50 × 367,485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,835.42x = 425,602,456,315.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,602,456,315.17/771,835.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,416.07

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