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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,028.40, 1,158,244.20 and 298,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,028.40, 1,158,244.20 and 298,729.20 is: 448,171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,028.40 : 1,158,244.20 = 298,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,028.40/1,158,244.20 = 298,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,028.40x = 1,158,244.20 × 298,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,028.40x = 346,001,363,270.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,001,363,270.64/772,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,171.81

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